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groundwork

英['graʊn(d)wɜːk] 美['graʊnd'wɝk]
  • n. 基础;地基,根基

英英释意


1. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained;
"the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
2. lowest support of a structure;
"it was built on a base of solid rock"
"he stood at the foot of the tower"
3. preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation;
"we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago"