foundation

foundation
noun

(常作 foundations)the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level
地基
■(figurative)a body or ground on which other parts rest or are overlaid
(喻)基座，基础
he starts playing melody lines on the bass instead of laying the foundation down.
他不是先打好基础，而是一开始就用低音乐器演奏一行行乐曲。
■(亦作 foundation garment)a woman's supporting undergarment, such as a corset
妇女紧身胸衣
■a cream or powder used as a base to even out facial skin tone before applying other cosmetics
（化妆打底）粉底霜（或粉）
an underlying basis or principle for something
基础；基本原理
specific learning skills as a foundation for other subjects.
作为其他学科基础的特定学习技巧。
■[mass noun][often with negative]justification or reason
根据；理由
distorted and misleading accusations with no foundation.
毫无根据的歪曲事实与错误指控。
[mass noun]the action of establishing an institution or organization on a permanent basis, especially with an endowment
（尤指用捐款）创办（机构，组织）
■[count noun]an institution established with an endowment, for example a college or a body devoted to financing research or charity
靠捐赠建立的机构（如大学、资助研究的团体、慈善机构等）

派生
foundational
adjective
语源

late Middle English: from Old French fondation, from Latin fundatio(n-), from fundare 'to lay a base for' (see found)

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