underlie
verb
UK/ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪ/
US/ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ/
Definitions of underlie verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to be the fundamental cause or have a significant influence on something.
暗藏在…之下；是…的根源
Economic instability often underlies social unrest.
經濟不穩定通常是社會動盪的深層原因。
This research aims to uncover the factors that underlie the disease.
這項研究旨在揭示這種疾病的深層因素。
Early traumatic experiences often underlie many behavioral issues.
早期的創傷經歷往往是許多行為問題的根源。