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foundation

🇬🇧 UK/faʊn'deɪʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/faun'deiʃәn/
NGSL 3kB1

Definitions

n.

The base or groundwork on which something is built; an organization established with an endowment; the act of founding something.

基础,地基;基金会;创立

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
foundbottom, base, foundation
+
ationact, process, state
=foundation

Common Collocations

  • 1.lay/build a foundation奠定基础
  • 2.solid foundation坚实的基础
  • 3.charitable foundation慈善基金会
  • 4.foundation [stone/course]地基

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship.

  • 2.

    The building's foundation was reinforced with steel to withstand earthquakes.

  • 3.

    The foundation provided millions in grants to support medical research.

  • 4.

    Reading and math form the foundation for all future learning.

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