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lay the groundwork/basis/foundations for something
idiom
to prepare for or start an activity or task: 为…打基础;开创
This study lays the groundwork for understanding the nature of different mutations of the disease.
The initial negotiations are seen as laying the basis for more detailed talks.初期磋商被视作为进一步会谈做准备。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Preparing
batten
batten down the hatchesidiom
break someone in
bug-out bag
build (someone/something) up
dig
gear (someone/something) up
gear something to/towards someone/something
get/have your ducks in a rowidiom
gird
gird yourselfidiom
lay
prep
preparation
regroom
roll up your sleevesidiom
set something up
set the scene/stageidiom
suit
tee
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