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un.der.pin objHQn7dE5pIn, $-dL-v [T]-nn- to give support, strength or a basic structure to (something)加固(或更换)，用支柱(或梁等)支承，支持He presented very few facts to underpin his argument.他提出了很少事实来证实他的论点。It's a fast-moving film, underpinned by an exciting soundtrack.这是一部快节奏电影, 配有令人兴奋的音乐。Gradually the laws that underpinned (= formed part of the basic structure of) apartheid were abolished.渐渐地, 支撑种族隔离制度的法律被废除了。Better trade figures are underpinning the dollar(= keeping it at a higher level).改进的贸易数字支撑了美元。When restoring the building, the first priority was to underpin the exterior walls by adding wooden supports along the foundations.修复这座建筑物时, 首先要做的是沿着地基给外墙增添木支撑。
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