underpin /ˌʌndəˈpɪn/ star1 (underpinning,underpinned,underpins)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） If one thing underpins another, it helps the other thing to continue or succeed by supporting and strengthening it. 支撑; 加固

  例：

  ...mystical themes that underpin all religions.

  ...支撑所有宗教的神话主题。

• 2.  

  N-VAR（有变体名词） underpinning

  例：

  ...the economic underpinning of ancient Mexican society.

  ...古代墨西哥社会的经济基础。