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

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。
Stronger economic growth will help underpin that demand.
随着经济增长变得更为强劲，石油需求也将进一步上升。
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。
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。
This could include attracting an external investor to the property spin-off, which would help to underpin its value.
这个方案可能为分拆房地产资产计划吸引一家外部投资者，这样做有助于支撑这部分资产的价值。
They also underpin the design and delivery of health services in your own countries, which gives your voice on international issues added legitimacy and authority.
这些价值观在你们各自国家中也构成保健服务设计和提供的基础，使你们在国际问题上的声音有了更多合理性和权威性。
Two pillars underpin the analysis presented in this report.
这项研究是建立在两个支柱的基础上的。
As a result, we will need to ensure that global standards in accountancy continue to underpin our profession.
因此，我们还必须确保财会行业的全球标准能够巩固我们的行业。
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。
This helped to underpin oil prices Wednesday despite weaker Asian stock markets and a stronger dollar.
星期三巩固的石油价格对于亚洲股票市场和强势美元是有帮助的，尽管力量微弱。