foundation
gb/faʊndˈeɪʃən/ us/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
A2
英語
~ 1900
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
Base structure of a building
The strong bottom part that holds up a building.
用法パターン：
the foundation of [a building/structure]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'foundation' with 'floor', but the foundation is below ground and supports the entire structure.
類義語
base (A more general term for the bottom support of something, not limited to buildings.)
対義語
roof (The top covering of a building, opposite in position to the foundation.)
コロケーション
lay the foundation
|solid foundation
|foundation stone
|build on the foundation
テーマ
construction
|architecture
|engineering
|housing
例文
- The house has a concrete foundation to keep it stable.
- Cracks in the foundation can cause serious structural problems.
- They laid the foundation last summer before starting the walls.
学習者向け例文
- The house has a strong foundation.
- Workers are making the foundation for a new school.
- A good foundation keeps the building safe.
名詞
B1
entity
2
Basic idea or principle
The main idea or fact that something is based on.
用法パターン：
the foundation of [an idea/system/relationship]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'foundation' with 'reason'; 'foundation' refers to a base idea, not just a cause.
類義語
basis (A close synonym, often interchangeable, but 'basis' can be less formal in some contexts.)
対義語
superstructure (Something built on top of a base, opposite in conceptual hierarchy.)
コロケーション
lay the foundation for
|form the foundation of
|strong foundation
|solid foundation
テーマ
education
|philosophy
|business
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship.
- These values form the foundation of our company culture.
- The theory provides the foundation for further research.
学習者向け例文
- Trust is the foundation of friendship.
- Math is the foundation for science.
- Good rules are the foundation of the game.
名詞
B1
entity
3
Charitable or funding organization
A group that gives money to help people or projects.
用法パターン：
[name] Foundation supports [cause/project]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'foundation' (organization) with 'fund' (money itself). A foundation is the group managing the money.
類義語
trust (A legal arrangement to hold and distribute funds, sometimes similar to a foundation but with different legal structure.)
対義語
beneficiary (The person or group receiving money, opposite role to a foundation.)
コロケーション
charitable foundation
|set up a foundation
|foundation grant
テーマ
charity
|business
|education
|finance
例文
- The foundation awarded scholarships to 50 students this year.
- She set up a foundation to protect endangered animals.
- The project is funded by an international health foundation.
学習者向け例文
- The foundation gave money to poor families.
- He started a foundation for sick children.
- The school gets help from a big foundation.
名詞
B1
entity
4
Skin-colored makeup base
A cream or liquid you put on your face to make your skin look smooth before other makeup.
用法パターン：
apply foundation to [face/skin]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'foundation' with 'powder'—foundation is applied first as a base layer.
類義語
base makeup (More descriptive term used in cosmetics industry.)
対義語
bare skin (Skin without any cosmetic applied.)
コロケーション
liquid foundation
|powder foundation
|apply foundation
テーマ
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
例文
- She applied a light layer of foundation before her lipstick.
- This brand offers a wide range of foundation shades.
- I need a new brush to blend my foundation.
学習者向け例文
- She puts on foundation every morning.
- I bought new liquid foundation.
- Her face looks smooth because of the foundation.
文法
辞書形
foundation
IPA
GB/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
US/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
found - a - tion （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
- Base: foundation
- Plural: foundation, foundations
関連語
Forms
foundations
noun
Core family
found
verb
founder
noun B2
Related words
founding
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unfounded
adjective
Advanced or less common
foundational
adjective
表現
lay the foundation for
1/lˈeɪ ðə faʊndˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Prepare base for future success
To start something that will make it possible for another thing to happen later.
例文
- Her early research laid the foundation for modern genetics.
- Good study habits lay the foundation for academic success.
on a firm foundation
1/ˈɔn ə fˈɚm faʊndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Stable and well supported base
Having strong support so something can last or succeed.
例文
- Their marriage is on a firm foundation of trust and respect.
- The business is built on a firm foundation of customer loyalty.
shake the foundations of
1/ʃˈeɪk ðə faʊndˈeɪʃənz əv/
fixed phrase
Disrupt basic beliefs or systems
To make people question their basic ideas or change an important system.
例文
- The scandal shook the foundations of the political party.
- New evidence could shake the foundations of modern physics.