underpinning
noun/ˌʌndəˈpɪnɪŋ/
/ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/
[countable, uncountable]- (formal) something that supports or forms the basis of an argument, a claim, etc.
加强，巩固，构成（…的基础等） - the theoretical underpinnings of the study
研究的理论基础
- the theoretical underpinnings of the study
- (specialist) the act of supporting a wall and making it stronger by putting metal, concrete (= a hard building material), etc. under it; the metal, concrete, etc. that supports the wall
支撑：通过在其下放置金属，混凝土等来支撑墙壁并使其坚固的行为；支撑墙壁的金属，混凝土等 - The only way to save the building is through extensive underpinning.
拯救这座建筑的唯一方法是进行广泛的基础支撑。
- The only way to save the building is through extensive underpinning.