cornerstone
US /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
UK /ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/
名词
1.
基石, 基础
an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based
示例:
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Trust is the cornerstone of any strong relationship.
信任是任何牢固关系的基石。
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Education is the cornerstone of a prosperous society.
教育是繁荣社会的基石。
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
示例:
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The mayor laid the cornerstone for the new library.
市长为新图书馆奠定了基石。
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The date of construction was carved into the cornerstone.
施工日期刻在奠基石上。
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