cornerstone
US /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
UK /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
1.
基石, 基礎
an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based
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Trust is the cornerstone of any strong relationship.
信任是任何牢固關係的基石。
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Education is the cornerstone of a prosperous society.
教育是繁榮社會的基石。
2.
基石, 奠基石
a stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, especially one laid at a formal ceremony
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The mayor laid the cornerstone for the new library.
市長為新圖書館奠定了基石。
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The date of construction was carved into the cornerstone.
施工日期刻在奠基石上。