foundation

base, fondamento

Idee, fatti o lavoro che costituiscono la base da cui qualcosa si sviluppa.

In inglese semplice: The basic ideas, facts, or work that something develops from.

• Trust is the foundation of our friendship.
• This course gives you a solid foundation in science.
• Her early research laid the foundations for later discoveries.

Come si usa: foundation for something (Regular practice provides a foundation for improvement.); foundation of something (Honesty is the foundation of their relationship.); foundation in something (Students need a good foundation in mathematics.)

Sinonimi: basis, base

Espressioni comuni: lay the foundation, solid foundation, foundation for something

fondamenta

Base solida sotto un edificio che ne sostiene il peso.

In inglese semplice: The strong base under a building that supports its weight.

• The house has a deep foundation.
• Workers are digging the foundations.
• Cracks in the foundation worried the owner.

Sinonimi: base, footing

Espressioni comuni: house foundation, concrete foundation, lay a foundation, solid foundation

fondazione

Organizzazione che offre denaro o altri aiuti per iniziative utili alla collettività.

In inglese semplice: An organization that provides money or other help for useful public causes.

• The foundation helps children learn to read.
• She donated money to a medical foundation.
• Several foundations support our research.

Sinonimi: charity

Espressioni comuni: charitable foundation, private foundation, foundation grant

fondotinta

Trucco steso sul viso per rendere uniforme il colore della pelle.

In inglese semplice: Makeup spread over the face to give the skin an even color.

• She wears foundation every day.
• This foundation matches my skin color.
• Apply a little foundation with a clean brush.

Espressioni comuni: apply foundation, liquid foundation, foundation brush

fondazione

Atto di creare un’organizzazione, un’impresa o un paese.

In inglese semplice: The act of starting an organization, business, or country.

• The club has grown since its foundation.
• They celebrated the university’s foundation with a concert.
• The foundation of the company created many jobs.

Come si usa: foundation of something (The foundation of the school dates back to 1850.)

Sinonimi: establishment, founding

Espressioni comuni: foundation of something, since its foundation