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under·lyingAW BrE /ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/ NAmE /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/ adjective [only before noun ]important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly 根本的；潜在的；隐含的◆ The underlying assumption is that the amount of money available is limited . 隐含的假定是可用的资金有限。◆ Unemployment may be an underlying cause of the rising crime rate . 失业可能是犯罪率攀升的潜在原因。existing under the surface of sth else 表面下的；下层的◆ the underlying rock formation 地表下的岩石结构 ➡ see also underlie |