underpinning

[.ʌndə'piniŋ]

n.支撑, 建筑物下面的基础, 支柱
动词underpin的现在分词

例句与用法：

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。

The evidence underpinning his case was sound.

有利於他的证据是确凿的。

详细释义：

n.

1. 支撑; 建筑物下面的基础

2. 援助

3. 脚