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[/ˏʌndəˈlaɪ; ˏʌndɚˋlaɪ/] v (pt underlay [/ˏʌndəˈleɪ;ˏʌndɚˋle/], pp underlain [/-ˈleɪn; -ˋlen/]) 用法:
1 [I, Tn] lie or exist beneath (sth) 位於或存在於（某物）之下:
the underlying clay, rock, etc 处於下层的黏土、 岩石等. 用法:
2 [Tn no passive 不用於被动语态] (fig 比喻) form the basis of (sb's actions, a theory, etc); account for 构成（某人行动、 理论等）的基础; 作（某事物）的说明或解释:
A deep faith underlies her work among refugees. 她在难民中工作是因为她有很深的信念. *
the underlying reason for her refusal 她拒绝的内在原因. |