cornerstone

'kɔ:nәstәjn
Collins 1

英文释义

n. a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies
n. a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls

中文翻译

n. 奠基石, 基础

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9,822
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记忆技巧

cornerstone 由 corner（角落）和 stone（石头）组成，意指建筑物的基础石，字面意思是“角落的石头”。

例句

1. Education is the cornerstone of a successful society.
教育是一个成功社会的基石。
2. Trust is the cornerstone of any good relationship.
信任是任何良好关系的基石。
3. The new policy will serve as the cornerstone for future development.
新政策将成为未来发展的基石。

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