underpin

英 [ˌʌndəˈpɪn]

美 [ˌʌndərˈpɪn]

v.  加强，巩固，构成(…的基础等); 加固(墙)基

过去分词：underpinned　现在分词：underpinning　第三人称单数：underpins　过去式：underpinned　

IELTS经济

Collins.1 / BNC.8100 / COCA.15343

牛津词典

verb

• 加强，巩固，构成（…的基础等）
  to support or form the basis of an argument, a claim, etc.
  1. The report is underpinned by extensive research.
     这份报告以广泛的研究为基础。
• 加固（墙）基
  to support a wall by putting metal, concrete, etc. under it

柯林斯词典

• VERB 加强…的基础；巩固；支撑
  If one thingunderpinsanother, it helps the other thing to continue or succeed by supporting and strengthening it.
  1. ...mystical themes that underpin all religions...
     支撑所有宗教的神秘主题
  2. ...the beliefs underpinning contemporary art.
     支撑现代艺术的一些观念
  3. ...a style of life extensively underpinned by public money.
     极度依赖公款支出的生活方式

英英释义

verb

• support from beneath
• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
  1. The stories and claims were born out by the evidence
  Synonym:corroboratebear outsupport

双语例句

• The G20 leaders in April committed to promote global trade and investment and reject protectionism, to underpin prosperity.
  今年4月，出席20国集团峰会的领导人承诺，将致力于推动全球贸易与投资，反对保护主义，以巩固繁荣。
• By contrast Confucian/ Buddhist goals of harmony in nature underpin landscape painting, the bedrock of Chinese art.
  相比之下，儒教/佛教的自然和谐目标构成了中国画的基石山水画。
• The need for diversity and a low level of correlation between asset classes should underpin most portfolios.
  对多样化的需要和资产类别之间低水平的相关性，应该构成了大部分投资组合的基础。
• No other currency enjoys the economic prowess and liquid financial markets that underpin the U.S.dollar.
  没有其他货币享有的经济实力和流动性的金融市场，支撑美元。
• That reality must underpin our partnership.
  这一现实必须支撑我们的合作伙伴关系。
• UK Businesses and governments rely on sound financial knowledge to underpin their strategies for success.
  英国企业和政府依靠健全的财务知识成功地巩固了他们的策略。
• Three requirements underpin the success of any monetary union.
  任何一个货币联盟要想成功，都需要三个必要条件的支持。
• Rapid urbanisation and a growing middle class will continue to underpin housing demand.
  迅速的城市化进程和日益壮大的中产阶层，将继续维系住宅需求。
• A soft landing for a bubbly housing market could help underpin the rebound in the economy in the medium-term.
  存在泡沫的楼市若能实现软着陆，将有助于在中期内为经济复苏提供支撑。
• Even in a less extreme case, multi-year fiscal stimulus may be required to underpin recovery.
  我们即使不会遇到这种最坏的情况，也可能仍需进行多年的财政刺激才能为经济复苏夯实基础。