Cornerstone Meaning in English

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释义

A cornerstone is an important quality, idea, or part that something depends on or is built around; originally, it is the first stone set in the construction of a building's foundation.

用法与细微差别

Often used metaphorically for something essential to an idea, system, or organization ("cornerstone of our policy"). More formal; rarely literal outside architecture or history. Do not confuse with 'milestone' or 'stepping stone.'

• Spanish: piedra angular - base fundamental
• Portuguese (BR): pedra fundamental - pedra angular
• Portuguese (PT): pedra fundamental - pedra angular
• Chinese (Simplified): 基石 - 基础
• Chinese (Traditional): 基石 - 基礎
• Hindi: मूलाधार - आधारशिला
• Arabic: حجر الأساس - الركيزة
• Bengali: 基স্তম্ভ - মৌলিক ভিত্তি
• Russian: краеугольный камень
• Japanese: 礎石 - 基盤
• Vietnamese: nền tảng - viên đá góc
• Korean: 초석
• Turkish: temel taşı
• Urdu: سنگِ بنیاد
• Indonesian: landasan - batu penjuru

例句

Honesty is the cornerstone of their relationship.

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Education is a cornerstone of modern society.

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Teamwork is the cornerstone of our success.

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Trust really is the cornerstone of any lasting friendship.

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

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Open communication is the cornerstone of a healthy workplace.

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