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奠定
diàn dìng
Meaning
- to establish
Definition
奠定是指为某事打下基础或建立稳固的基础，通常用于抽象的事物，如基础、地位、方向等。
To establish or lay a foundation for something, often used for abstract things like foundation, status, direction, etc.
Usage
通常用于描述通过努力或某种行为为未来的发展或成功打下坚实的基础。可以用于个人、组织、国家等层面。
Usually used to describe laying a solid foundation for future development or success through efforts or certain actions. Can be used at personal, organizational, national levels.
Examples
- 1 这项研究奠定了现代物理学的基础。 (This research laid the foundation for modern physics.)
- 2 他的努力奠定了他作为领导者的地位。 (His efforts established his position as a leader.)
- 3 改革开放为中国经济的高速发展奠定了坚实基础。 (Reform and opening-up laid a solid foundation for China's rapid economic development.)
- 4 良好的教育为孩子的未来奠定了重要基础。 (A good education lays an important foundation for a child's future.)
- 5 这次谈判为两国长期合作奠定了良好基础。 (This negotiation laid a good foundation for long-term cooperation between the two countries.)
- 6 公司的早期投资为后来的成功奠定了资金基础。 (The company's early investments laid the financial foundation for later success.)
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