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1 support (a wall, etc) from below with masonry, etc 用磚石結(jié)構(gòu)等從下面支撐(墻等); 加固(墻等)的基礎(chǔ).
2 (fig 比喻) form the basis for (an argument, a claim, etc); strengthen 為(論據(jù)、 主張等)打下基礎(chǔ); 加強(qiáng); 鞏固
The evidence underpinning his case was sound. 有利於他的證據(jù)是確鑿的.
These developments are underpinned by solid progress in heavy industry. 重工業(yè)的穩(wěn)固發(fā)展為這些進(jìn)展打下了基礎(chǔ).