foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT The foundation of something such as a belief or way of life is the things on which it is based. 基础

  例：

  Best friends are the foundation of my life.

  良友们是我生活的基础。

  例：

  The issue strikes at the very foundation of our community.

  这个问题严重影响到我们社会的基础。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A foundation is an organization which provides money for a special purpose such as research or charity. 基金会

  例：

  ...the National Foundation for Educational Research.

  …全国教育研究基金会。

• 3. 

  N-PLURAL The foundations of a building or other structure are the layer of bricks or concrete below the ground that it is built on. 地基

• 4. 

  N-UNCOUNT If a story, idea, or argument has no foundation, there are no facts to prove that it is true. 根据

  例：

  The allegations were without foundation.

  这些指控没有根据。

• 5. 

  N-MASS Foundation is a skin-coloured cream that you put on your face before putting on the rest of your makeup. 粉底霜

  例：

  Use foundation and/or face powder afterwards for an even skin tone.

  随后使用粉底霜和（或）粉饼以使皮肤色调均匀。

• 6. 

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