underlying
Describes a reason, cause, or idea that is important but hidden under the surface of a situation. It refers to the most basic or fundamental part of something that is not immediately obvious.
例句
3 / 5The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.
The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.
The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
I think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.
I think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of an iceberg. The part you see is the surface, but the much larger part 'lying under' the water is the underlying part that supports everything else.
快速测验
Doctors are trying to find the ______ cause of his constant headaches.
正确！
正确答案是： underlying
例句
The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.
everydayThe underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.
The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
formalThe government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
I think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.
informalI think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.
This research examines the underlying principles of social behavior.
academicThis research examines the underlying principles of social behavior.
The company's underlying profit has increased despite the slow market.
businessThe company's underlying profit has increased despite the slow market.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
underlying health condition
underlying health condition
underlying assumptions
underlying assumptions
the underlying trend
the underlying trend
容易混淆的词
Underlining is the act of drawing a line under text, while underlying refers to a hidden cause or basis.
使用说明
This word is most often used to describe causes, problems, or reasons that are not visible at first glance. It is very common in academic, medical, and financial writing.
常见错误
Learners sometimes use 'under' as an adjective instead of 'underlying' (e.g., 'the under reason' instead of 'the underlying reason').
记忆技巧
Think of an iceberg. The part you see is the surface, but the much larger part 'lying under' the water is the underlying part that supports everything else.
词源
From the Old English words 'under' (below) and 'licgan' (to lie/rest).
语法模式
快速测验
Doctors are trying to find the ______ cause of his constant headaches.
正确！
正确答案是： underlying
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