underpin

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vt. 从下面支承, 支撑, 支持 [经] 支撑

发音

UK /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/
US
CA /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/
US /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/
AU /ˌɐn.dəˈpɪn/
NZ /ˌɐn.dəˈpən/

词形变化

underpinned underpinning underpins 三单 underpins underpinning 现在分词 underpinned 过去式 underpinned 过去分词

教材释义与例句

动词

巩固；支持；从下面支撑；加强…的基础

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To support from below with props or masonry.

    及物

    You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.

  2. 2.

    To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate.

    支撑

    比喻 及物

    Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.

词汇关系

动词

同义词 3

support corroborate bear out

上位词 10

hold check agree support match fit sustain tally correspond hold up

词源

From under- + pin.

来源：wiktionary