underpin

英语

词源

under- +‎ pin。

发音

• (英国) 国际音标^(帮助)：/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/
• (美国) 国际音标^(帮助)：/ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/, /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/

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动词

underpin (第三人称单数简单现在时 underpins, 现在分词 underpinning, 一般过去时及过去分词 underpinned)

1. (及物) 支撑，支持

   You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.

   你需要支撑矿井的顶部防止进一步塌方。

2. (及物，比喻义) 支持，支撑，是...的根本

   近义词： underlie、corroborate

   Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.

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   • 2016 10月 24, Owen Gibson, “Is the unthinkable happening – are people finally switching the football off?”, 出自 The Guardian‎^[1], London:

     Since Rupert Murdoch famously bet the farm on Premier League football to rescue Sky TV in 1991, it has been the catnip that has underpinned subscriber loyalty and, even in a far more complicated media landscape, is seen as so vital as to be worth almost any price.

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   • 2019 11月 6, “Eurostar reports another increase in passengers”, 出自 Rail，页号 25:

     The operator said the results were underpinned by a 16% increase in Q3 sales from North America.

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