lay the foundations
US /leɪ ðə faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
UK /leɪ ðə faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
成語
奠定基礎, 打下基礎
to create the basic conditions or principles from which something can develop
範例:
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The early pioneers helped to lay the foundations for a new society.
早期拓荒者幫助奠定了新社會的基礎。
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Her research helped to lay the foundations for modern medicine.
她的研究幫助奠定了現代醫學的基礎。