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-derivedCommon 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.