foundation
foundation
Description
这个英语词有很多意思，可以是房子下面的地基，也可以是做事的基础。
The English word "foundation" has many meanings; it can be the base under a house or the basis for doing something.
它还可以指一个用钱来帮助别人的组织。
It can also refer to an organization that uses money to help others.
Meanings
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the solid base of a building
这栋大楼的地基很牢。
The foundation of this building is very solid.
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a basis on which something is built
努力学习是成功的基础。
Hard work is the foundation of success.
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an organization that gives money to help others
这个基金会帮助很多穷孩子。
This foundation helps many poor children.
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Notes
- Nuance
'foundation' means the base of a building, but figuratively also the basis of ideas or plans.
- Etymology
from Latin 'fundare', meaning 'to lay a base'.
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