新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

cornerstone

英  [ˈkɔːnəstəʊn]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • cornerstones

    1[C 可数名词] 基石

    The cornerstone of something is the basic part of it on which its existence, success, or truth depends.

    近义词

    keystone

    双语例句

    例:

    Research is the cornerstone of the profession.

    研究是该职业的基石。