groundwork
通用Lv.3 (800分)noun
释义
基础工作,前期准备 (为更大事项做铺垫的预备性、奠基性工作)
例句
The team laid the groundwork for the merger over months.
团队用数月时间为合并打下基础工作。
Careful groundwork made the negotiation smoother.
细致的前期准备使谈判更顺利。
搭配
lay the groundworkcareful groundworkthe groundwork for a deal
同义替换
preparatory workfoundation