Cornerstone
01
礎石, 基本石
the ceremonial or symbolic stone that is placed at the corner of a building's foundation, often inscribed with significant information or symbols, representing the starting point or establishment of the structure
例
The cornerstone of the new library was laid during a grand ceremony attended by the entire community.
新しい図書館の礎石は、コミュニティ全体が出席した盛大な式典で据えられました。
Inscribed with the founding year, the cornerstone of the historic church has stood for over a century.
創設年が刻まれた歴史的な教会の礎石は、一世紀以上にわたって立っている。
02
礎石, 基盤
the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends
例
Trust is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship.
信頼は、あらゆる健全な関係の礎です。
Education has always been the cornerstone of our society's progress.
教育は常に私たちの社会の進歩の礎石でした。
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