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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

groundwork ['graundwəːk]
  1. 1. noun [u] (preparation) 基础
    to lay the groundwork for sth
    为某事打下基础

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

groundwork ['graυnd.wɚk] ['graund.wəːk]
  1. 1. noun 基础根基基本成分

Collins English-English Dictionary

groundwork ['graυnd"w3ːk]
  1. 1. n preliminary work as a foundation or basis
  2. 2. n the ground or background of a painting, etc

Examples

to lay the groundwork for sth
为某事打下基础

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