Underlie means to be the basis or foundation of something. It refers to the underlying or supporting principle.
Underlie 的意思是位于某物之下或作为某物的基础。它指事物下面的基础或支撑。
| 正面 | underlie |
|---|---|
| 背面 | vt. 成为……的基础；位于……之下 |
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