underpinning
noun /ˌʌndəˈpɪnɪŋ/
/ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/
[countable, uncountable]- (formal) something that supports or forms the basis of an argument, a claim, etc.
加强,巩固,构成(…的基础等) - the theoretical underpinnings of the study
这项研究的理论基础
- the theoretical underpinnings of the study
- (specialist) the act of supporting a wall and making it stronger by putting metal, concrete (= a hard building material), etc. under it; the metal, concrete, etc. that supports the wall
支撑: 通过在其下放置金属,混凝土等来支撑墙壁并使其坚固的行为;支撑墙壁的金属,混凝土等- The only way to save the building is through extensive underpinning.
拯救这座建筑的唯一方法是进行大规模的托换。
- The only way to save the building is through extensive underpinning.