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underlying

/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/ American
  • adj. 潜在的, 根本的
Definition
  • adj. being the real, basic, and often hidden cause of something
Example
The doctor searched for the underlying cause of his headaches.
医生一直在寻找他头痛的根本原因。