/faʊnd/ vt.1.(establish)建立；创立；创建；创办
He founded the Centre for Journalism Studies.他创办了新闻学研究中心。
The town was founded in 1610.此城建立于1610年。
2.(have as basis)以…为基础；基于…
to be founded on sth建立在某事物的基础上
The criticisms are founded on facts as well as on convictions.这些批评建立在事实以及信念的基础上。
3.【冶】+ metal, glass熔制
4.【冶】+ article铸造