lay the foundations
US /leɪ ðə faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
UK /leɪ ðə faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
成语
奠定基础, 打下基础
to create the basic conditions or principles from which something can develop
示例:
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The early pioneers helped to lay the foundations for a new society.
早期拓荒者帮助奠定了新社会的基础。
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Her research helped to lay the foundations for modern medicine.
她的研究帮助奠定了现代医学的基础。