underpin
US: /ˈəndɝˌpɪn/
UK: /ˌʌndəpˈɪn/
English - Vietnamese dictionary
underpin /,ʌndə'pin/- ngoại động từ
- (kiến trúc) trụ, chống bằng trụ
- (nghĩa bóng) làm nền, làm cốt
- he underpins his speech with sound arguments: anh ta lấy những lập luận vững làm nền cho diễn văn của mình
Advanced English dictionary
+ verb (-nn-) [VN]1 (written) to support or form the basis of an argument, a claim, etc: The report is underpinned by extensive research. + Certain qualities and values underpin good journalism.
2 (technical) to support a wall by putting metal, CONCRETE, etc. under it
underpinning noun [C, U]
Concise dictionary
underpinned|underpinning|underpins+support from beneath
+support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
