underly
US /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/
UK /ˌʌndəˈlaɪ/
動詞
1.
構成…的基礎, 是…的根本
to be the basis or foundation of (a theory, system, or belief)
範例:
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The fundamental principles that underlie his philosophy are quite complex.
構成他哲學基礎的基本原則相當複雜。
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There are several assumptions that underlie this economic model.
有幾個假設構成了這個經濟模型的基礎。
2.
位於…之下, 在…下面
to lie or be located under (something)
範例:
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The ancient ruins underlie the modern city.
古老的遺跡位於現代城市之下。
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A layer of clay underlies the topsoil.
一層粘土位於表土之下。
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