foundation
n
1 [U] act of founding (an institution, organization, etc) (機構、 組織等的)建立, 創立, 創辦
the foundation of the university 大學的創辦.
2 [C]
(a) (organization set up to provide) sums of money for research, charity, etc (為研究、 慈善事業等提供的)基金, 基金會
the Ford Foundation福特基金
You may be able to get support from an arts foundation. 你可以從文藝基金會得到資助.
(b) institution, eg a college or hospital, that is established by means of such a fund (用基金建立的)機構(如學院或醫院).
3 [C usu pl 通常作復數]
layer of bricks, concrete, etc forming the solid base of a building underground 地基; 房基; 基礎
lay the foundations of a building 給建筑物奠基
The huge lorries shook the foundations of the house. 大卡車駛過時, 連房基都震動了.
4 [C, U] principle, idea or fact on which sth is based; basis (作為某事的)基本原則、 思想或事實; 基礎
lay the foundations of one's career 奠定個人事業的基礎
The political scandal shook the nation to its very foundations. 這一政治丑聞從根本上動搖了該國家.
The conclusions must have some solid foundation in reality. 這些結論一定有些牢固的現實基礎.
That rumour has no foundation/is without foundation in fact. 那謠言沒有事實根據.
5 [U] (also foundation cream) cream put on the face before other make-up is applied 粉底霜(化妝品).