groundwork
英 ['gra?n(d)w??k]
美['gra?nd'w?k]
- n. 基礎(chǔ)；地基，根基
英英釋意
- 1. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained;
- "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
- 2. lowest support of a structure;
- "it was built on a base of solid rock"
- "he stood at the foot of the tower"
- 3. preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation;
- "we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago"