found
含义: To establish or create an organisation; past tense of 'find'
As a verb, 'found' means to establish or start an organisation, institution, or company. The person who does this is a 'founder'. Note that this is different from 'found' as the past tense of 'find'. A 'foundation' is both the act of founding and the base upon which something is built.
例句
- The university was founded in 1850. 这所大学创建于1850年。La universidad fue fundada en 1850.その大学は1850年に設立されました。그 대학교는 1850년에 설립되었습니다.
- She founded a charity to help homeless children. 她创办了一个慈善机构来帮助无家可归的儿童。Ella fundó una organización benéfica para ayudar a niños sin hogar.彼女はホームレスの子供たちを助けるために慈善団体を設立しました。그녀는 노숙 아동을 돕기 위해 자선단체를 설립했습니다.
- The company was founded on principles of sustainability. 该公司建立在可持续发展的原则之上。La empresa fue fundada sobre principios de sostenibilidad.その会社は持続可能性の原則に基づいて設立されました。그 회사는 지속가능성의 원칙에 기반하여 설립되었습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
The verb meaning 'to establish' comes from Old French 'fonder', from Latin 'fundare' (to lay the bottom, found), from 'fundus' (bottom, foundation). Distinct from 'found' as past tense of 'find.'
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The word 'found' (to establish) comes from Latin 'fundare' meaning 'to lay a foundation'. It's related to 'fundus' (bottom) and gives us words like 'fundamental', 'foundation', and 'fund'. This is completely unrelated to 'found' as past tense of 'find', which comes from Old English 'findan'.
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