柯林斯詞典groundwork /?ɡra?nd?w??k/ 1. N-SING Thegroundworkfor something is the early work on it which forms the basis for further work. 基礎 Yesterday's meeting was to lay the groundwork for the task ahead. 昨天的會議爲後麪的任務打下了基礎。 返回 groundwork劍橋詞典work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later 基礎工作;準備工作 The committee will meet today to lay the groundwork for inter-party talks next month . 委員會將在今天擧行會議,爲下個月的各黨間會談做準備。 返回 groundwork