foundations
US /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
UK /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
複數名詞
1.
地基, 基礎
the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level
範例:
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The old house had weak foundations.
那座老房子的地基很弱。
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They are digging the foundations for the new skyscraper.
他們正在為新摩天大樓挖地基。
2.
基礎, 基本原則
an underlying basis or principle for something
範例:
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The country's legal system is built on strong foundations.
該國的法律體系建立在堅實的基礎之上。
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A good education provides the foundations for a successful career.
良好的教育為成功的職業生涯奠定基礎。
3.
粉底, 化妝品
a cosmetic applied to the face to create an even, uniform color to the complexion, cover flaws, and sometimes to change the natural skin tone
範例:
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She applied her foundations before putting on other makeup.
她先塗了粉底，然後才化其他妝。
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This brand of foundations offers excellent coverage.
這個品牌的粉底提供出色的遮瑕效果。