cornerstone
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/ˈkɔːrnərstəʊn/
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/ˈkɔːnəstəʊn/
a special stone at the bottom corner of a building, often placed in a ceremony
The cornerstone was laid with great ceremony to mark the start of construction.
奠基石在盛大的仪式中被安放,标志着建设的开始。
the most important part that everything else depends on
Trust is the cornerstone of any strong relationship.
信任是任何牢固关系的最重要基础。