underpin

英語

詞源

under- +‎ pin。

發音

• (英國) 國際音標^(幫助)：/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/
• (美國) 國際音標^(幫助)：/ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/, /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/

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動詞

underpin (第三人稱單數簡單現在時 underpins，現在分詞 underpinning，一般過去時及過去分詞 underpinned)

1. (及物) 支撐，支持

   You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.

   你需要支撐礦井的頂部防止進一步塌方。

2. (及物，比喻義) 支持，支撐，是...的根本

   近義詞： underlie、corroborate

   Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.

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   • 2016 10月 24, Owen Gibson, 「Is the unthinkable happening – are people finally switching the football off?」, 出自 The Guardian‎^[1], London:

     Since Rupert Murdoch famously bet the farm on Premier League football to rescue Sky TV in 1991, it has been the catnip that has underpinned subscriber loyalty and, even in a far more complicated media landscape, is seen as so vital as to be worth almost any price.

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   • 2019 11月 6, 「Eurostar reports another increase in passengers」, 出自 Rail，頁號 25:

     The operator said the results were underpinned by a 16% increase in Q3 sales from North America.

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