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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Nowadays in the USA, more and more young people are losing interest in politics.
正在的美国，越来越多的年轻人对政治丧失了兴趣。
The bird that can sing and won't sing must be made to sing.
生来能唱的鸟，不愿唱也得叫它唱。
Is it behind her chair?
在她的椅子后面吗？