Cornerstone
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基石, 基础石
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
例子
The cornerstone of the new library was laid during a grand ceremony attended by the entire community.
新图书馆的奠基石在社区全体成员出席的盛大仪式上安放。
Inscribed with the founding year, the cornerstone of the historic church has stood for over a century.
刻有創建年份的歷史教堂的基石已經屹立了一個多世紀。
02
基石, 基础
the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends
例子
Trust is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship.
信任是任何健康关系的基石。
Education has always been the cornerstone of our society's progress.
教育一直是我们社会进步的基石。
