Underpin
[ ˌʌndə'pin ]
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vt. 用砖石结构等从下面支撑（墙等）;加固（墙等）的基础;加强…的基础;
📝 例句
These developments is underpin by solid progress in heavy industry
重工业的稳固发展为这些进展打下了基础
There are, however, two secular trends that underpin the growth in the industry.
然而，有两项长期因素支撑着这行业的增长。
🌱 联想助记
【记】under-下面,pin-别针、钉住:下面用别针钉住→巩固
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
underpin
v
(-nn-) [Tn]
1 support (a wall, etc) from below with masonry, etc 用砖石结构等从下面支撑（墙等）; 加固（墙等）的基础.
2 (fig 比喻) form the basis for (an argument, a claim, etc); strengthen 为（论据、 主张等）打下基础; 加强; 巩固
The evidence underpinning his case was sound. 有利於他的证据是确凿的.
These developments are underpinned by solid progress in heavy industry. 重工业的稳固发展为这些进展打下了基础.
🔁 扩展释义
*[,ʌndә'pin]vt. 从下面支承, 支撑, 支持【经】 支撑
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It's too crowded in the bus. I think I'll have to get off to walk the rest of the way home.
车上太挤了，我想剩下的路我必需下车走路回家。
A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner.
平静的海洋练不出熟练的水手。
What's it like in summer?
夏季的天气如何呢？