undergird
UK/'ʌndә'^ә:d/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To provide a strong foundation or support for something; to reinforce from underneath.
从底部加固；支撑；为…提供基础
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunderbelow, insufficiently
+
girdother
=undergird
Common Collocations
- 1.undergird the framework支撑整个框架
- 2.[undergird the argument]为论点提供支撑
- 3.undergird society构成社会基础
- 4.undergird the economy支撑经济运行
Example Sentences
- 1.
Strong ethical principles undergird every decision made by the organization.
- 2.
Mutual trust and respect undergird any successful long-term partnership.
- 3.
The theory of evolution undergirds much of modern biological research.