underlying

词语
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underlying，英语单词，主要用作形容词、动词，作形容词时译为“潜在的；根本的；在下面的；优先的”，作动词时译为“放在…的下面；为…的基础；优先于（underlie的ing形式）”。

单词用法

underlying /ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/ CET6
1.ADJ The underlying features of an object, event, or situation are not obvious, and it may be difficult to discover or reveal them. 潜在的 [ADJ n]
2.ADJ You describe something as underlying when it is below the surface of something else. 在下面的 [ADJ n]