"cornerstone" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 基石
• 基礎

Definition

基石指的是某事物依賴或建立在其上的重要部分、觀念或品質。原意為建築時最先放置的第一塊石頭。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常用於比喻，比喻某個體系、理念或組織的最重要部分（如「政策的基石」）。語氣正式，在建築領域之外用於象徵意義。不要與「里程碑」混淆。

Examples

Honesty is the cornerstone of their relationship.

誠實是他們關係的**基石**。

Education is a cornerstone of modern society.

教育是現代社會的**基石**。

Teamwork is the cornerstone of our success.

團隊合作是我們成功的**基石**。

Trust really is the cornerstone of any lasting friendship.

信任真的是任何長久友誼的**基石**。

Innovation has always been the cornerstone of this company's strategy.

創新一直是這家公司策略的**基石**。

Open communication is the cornerstone of a healthy workplace.

開放的溝通是一個健康職場的**基石**。