| 单词 | underlay |
| 释义 | underlay (once / 10716 pages) vn To underlay a thing is to give it a foundation or support by putting something sturdy under it. Underlay also means to be underneath. Something that underlays something else provides a base for that thing, whether it's the foundation of a building, the paper backing of a decal, or the fundamental ideas of a theory. As a noun, underlay refers to the padding that's laid out under carpet and other kinds of flooring. WORD FAMILYunderlay: underlaid, underlayed, underlaying, underlayment, underlays+/interlayer: interlayers/lay: laily, laity, layer, laying, lays, mislay, overlay, underlay/layer: interlayer, layered, layering, layers/laying: layings/mislay: mislayed, mislaying, mislays/overlay: overlaid, overlayed, overlayer, overlaying, overlays/overlayer: overlayers USAGE EXAMPLESIn “Making Monte Carlo,” Mark Braude illuminates the unsavory dealings and outright flimflam that underlay the development of this out-of-the-way principality on the French Riviera. Washington Post(Jul 13, 2016) It was backed by silver filigree, underlaid with red satin, Elizabeth George Speare, The Witch of Blackbird Pond(1958) His daughter Linda said she remembered the two parts of Ali’s personality – the playfulness and volume, underlaid by quiet focus. The Guardian(Jun 05, 2016) 1v put (something) under or beneath They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper Hyper lay, place, pose, position, put, set put into a certain place or abstract location 2v provide with a base, support, lining, or backing underlay the boards with joists Hyper cater, ply, provide, supply give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance 3v raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type underlay the plate Hyper bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise raise from a lower to a higher position 4n a pad placed under a carpet Syn|Hypo|Hyper carpet pad, rug pad, underlayment underfelt a carpet pad of thick felt pad a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort |
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