foundation stone
noun[C]
uk/faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən ˌstəʊn/us/faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən ˌstoʊn/alargeblockofstonethat is put inpositionat thestartofworkon apublicbuilding, often with aceremony
奠基石thebasicorimportantprinciples,ideas,facts, etc. on which somethingdepends:
Freedomofspeechisthefoundationstoneofdemocracy.
Public buildings
- art gallery
- basilica
- bath
- bathhouse
- centre
- chancellery
- complex
- gallery
- guildhall
- hall
- Hall of Fame
- information centre
- pavilion
- public library
- reference library
- register office
- registry
- registry office
- telephone exchange
- ziggurat
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