underpin
🇺🇸
/ˌʌndərˈpɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndəˈpɪn/
verb
R
To provide a strong foundation or support for something.
The strong foundation underpins the stability of the building.
堅實的基礎支撐著建築的穩定性。
R
To strengthen a wall by adding support underneath it.
The engineers underpinned the old wall with steel beams to prevent it from collapsing.
工程師們用鋼樑加固了舊牆，以防止其倒塌。
translation
支撐, 加固
詞形變化
3rd Present
underpins
Past
underpinned
Perfect
underpinned
Progressive
underpinning