词组 | foundation |
释义 | foundation AC /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ noun 1. something from which another thing can develop and become successfuladjectivesa strong/solid/firm/sound foundation His research provided a strong foundation for the work of other scientists. | Education should provide a solid foundation on which people can build their hopes and dreams.a good foundation The course is designed to give students a good foundation for a career in design.shaky/weak foundations The country’s economic recovery rests on shaky foundations.a scientific foundation There is no scientific foundation for their claims.a theoretical foundation This book presents the theoretical foundations of modern psychology.the economic foundations The crisis rocked the economic foundations of the country.verbslay the foundations for sth His training at drama school laid the foundations for his acting career.provide a foundation for sth Investment in new technology provides a foundation for the future growth of the company.build the foundations for sth By doing these exercises, you will be building the foundations for your future health and fitness.shake/rock the foundations of sth Freud’s writings shook the foundations of psychology.prepositionsa foundation for sth The previous manager laid a sound foundation for the firm’s future.2. the solid layer of cement, bricks, stones etc that is put under a building to support itGrammarUsually plural in this meaning.adjectives/nouns + foundationdeep foundations Tall buildings need to have deep foundations.stone/concrete foundations You can still see the stone foundations of the temple.verbslay the foundations The foundations of the building were laid in the first week of May.build the foundations We have already built the foundations and walls for four new classrooms.dig the foundations Workmen damaged an underground pipe while digging the foundations of the new hotel.foundation + nounsthe foundation stone The foundation stone was laid in 1829.3. an organization that gives or collects money to be used for special purposes, especially for charity or for medical researchadjectivesa charitable foundation (=one that provides money to help people) The money for the research came from several charitable foundations.a private foundation The billionaire established his own private foundation.a research foundation He is the director of an international research foundation.verbsset up/establish a foundation They set up a foundation to provide education for children in developing countries.prepositionsthe foundation for sth Her research is funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology. |
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