underpin

v (-nn-) [Tn] 1 support (a wall, etc) from below with masonry, etc 用砖石结构等从下面支撑（墙等）; 加固（墙等）的基础. 2 (fig 比喻) form the basis for (an argument, a claim, etc); strengthen 为（论据、 主张等）打下基础; 加强; 巩固: The evidence underpinning his case was sound. 有利於他的证据是确凿的. * These developments are underpinned by solid progress in heavy industry. 重工业的稳固发展为这些进展打下了基础.

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