underlying

• 指根本的、基础的，或位于表面之下的。常用于描述潜在的原因、基础或隐藏的事物。

Describes something that is fundamental, basic, or lies beneath the surface of something else.

1. Fundamental or basicB2formal

   Being the basic or most important cause or reason for something.

   根本的

   • The underlying cause of the problem is poor communication.
   • We need to address the underlying issues in the system.
   • The underlying principle of democracy is equality.

   同义词basalbasiccoreelementaryessentialfundamentalprimaryroot

   反义词apparentincidentalperipheralsecondarysuperficialsurface

2. Hidden or not immediately obviousB2formal

   Existing beneath the surface or not directly visible.

   潜在的

   • There is an underlying tension in their relationship.
   • The underlying meaning of the poem is about loss.
   • Doctors discovered an underlying condition causing her symptoms.

   同义词concealedcoverthiddenimplicitlatentmaskedsubterraneanunseenveiled

   反义词apparentevidentmanifestobviousovertvisible

• 动词，表示某事物是另一事物的基础、根据或隐藏的原因。

A verb used to indicate being the foundation, basis, or hidden cause of something.

不规则动词

1. Be the foundation ofC1formal

   To be the basis or foundation for something, often an idea, theory, or system.

   构成基础

   • Several key principles underlie the theory of evolution.
   • Trust and communication underlie a healthy relationship.
   • Economic factors underlie many political decisions.

   同义词basegroundsupportunderpin

2. Lie beneathC1formal

   To be located or situated beneath something else.

   位于下方

   • A layer of rock underlies the topsoil in this region.
   • The bedrock underlies the entire mountain range.
   • Ancient ruins underlie the modern city.