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foun·da·tion /fan`deʃən; faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
n
1 [C] a basic idea or belief that something is based on 基础，基本信念:
+ of Justice and equality are the foundation of any democracy. 公正和平等是任何民主政治的基础。
lay the foundation for sth an agreement that will lay the foundations for peace 为和平打下基础的协议
2 [C] an organization that gives money for special purposes 基金会:
the National Foundation for the Arts 国家美术基金会
3 [C] AmE (also 又作 foundations plural especially BrE 【尤英】) the solid base under the ground that supports a building 【美】 地基
4 [singular 单数] when an organization is established 〔组织的〕建立; 创立
5 be without foundation/have no foundation if a story etc is without foundation, there is no proof that it is true 没有根据:
These accusations are completely without foundation. 这些指控完全没有根据。
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