n. the basis on which something is grounded
n. an institution supported by an endowment
n. lowest support of a structure
n. education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
n. 基础, 根据, 建立
[化] 地基
1. The foundation of the building was strong and well-designed.
这座建筑的基础坚固且设计良好。
2. Education is the foundation for a successful career.
教育是成功职业的基础。
3. They donated money to help build a foundation for the new community center.
他们捐款帮助建立新的社区中心的基金会。