groundwork 英 ['graʊn(d)wɜːk] 美 ['graʊnd'wɝk]n. 基础;地基,根基 例句 1.Some have laid the groundwork for progress in the future.另外一些行动已为未来取得进展奠定。

基本功 [简明汉英词典]basic skill groundwork [5^raJndw\:k]n.地基, 基础, 根基
lay the groundwork 打基础;奠定基础;做铺垫;打好基础 双语例句 1. Yesterday's meeting was to lay the groundwork for the task ahead.昨天的会议是为以后的工作做准备。
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lay the groundwork [释义]打下基础 双语例句:1.Yesterday's meeting was to lay the groundwork for the task ahead.昨天的会议是为以后的工作做准备。
2.Face-to-face meetings are the best occasions for me to l。