underpinning

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

名詞

比喩的用法 ユーモラス文体

A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall. / (figuratively) A basis for something. / (figuratively, humorous) The lower body or legs.

日本語の意味

建物や壁を支える下支えとなる構造物、またはその基礎。 / 何かの根拠や基盤となるもの。 / （ユーモラスに）下半身や脚のこと。

英語の意味

A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall. / (figuratively) A basis for something. / (figuratively, humorous) The lower body or legs.

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During the renovation, engineers discovered that the underpinning beneath the stone wall had cracked and needed immediate repair.

改修工事の際、技術者たちは石造りの壁を支える基礎がひび割れており、早急な修理が必要だと発見した。

詳細

意味（1）

A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.

This house's underpinning is not up to standard.

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意味（2）

(figuratively) A basis for something.

I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.

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意味（3）

(figuratively, humorous) The lower body or legs.

Thinks I to myself, “Sol, you're run off your course again. This is a rich man's summer ‘cottage’ and if you don't look out there's likely to be some nice, lively dog taking an interest in your underpinning.”

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underpinnings （ plural ）