underpinning

n. 基础材料, 支承结构

词形变化

underpinnings 复数 underpinnings

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.

    This house's underpinning is not up to standard.

  2. 2.

    A basis for something.

    比喻

    I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.

  3. 3.

    The lower body or legs.

    比喻 幽默
v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of underpin