underlying
/ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/ · /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6353 in the learning path
根本的；潜在的
Definitions
adj. causing or influencing something without being immediately obvious
根本的；潜在的
adj. lying beneath the surface of something
位于下面的
Example
The mechanic found the underlying cause of the noise.
机械师找到了异响的根本原因。
Addressing the underlying causes of poverty requires sustained investment in education, healthcare, and secure employment.
解决贫困的根本原因需要持续投资于教育、医疗和稳定就业。
Collocations
- underlying cause
- underlying problem
- underlying assumption
- underlying health condition
Word family
- underlie (v.)
Synonyms
- fundamental
- basic
Usage tip
通常放在名词前，强调表面现象背后的原因或基础。
FAQ
- What does underlying mean?
- causing or influencing something without being immediately obvious lying beneath the surface of something
- How is underlying pronounced?
- UK /ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/, US /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
