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

• So we would hope that the Bank of Japan would underpin the Japanese economy through its monetary policy.
  因此我们希望，央行能够通过其货币政策，支持日本经济的发展。
• A pro-competition and open regulatory regime will continue to underpin our liberalisation policy for the telecommunications industry.
  为配合电讯业的开放政策，香港会继续采取促进市场竞争和开放的规管制度。
• Analysts believe the new data center could be used to underpin new music and video streaming services.
  分析人士相信，这座新数据中心将用于支持新型流媒体音乐及视频服务。
• The G20 leaders in April committed to promote global trade and investment and reject protectionism, to underpin prosperity.
  今年4月，出席20国集团峰会的领导人承诺，将致力于推动全球贸易与投资，反对保护主义，以巩固繁荣。
• 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。
• 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。
• One should not neglect such "soft" institutional and human factors, which underpin a successful monetary union.
  不要小看这种“软性”的组织因素和人为因素，正是它们为一个成功的货币联盟奠定了基础。
• 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。
• 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。
• We are implementing structural reforms to lift growth and private sector activity, recognising that well-functioning markets underpin prosperity.
  我们认识到良好运行的市场是繁荣的基础，正在实施结构改革，以促进增长并激发私营部门活力。