lay the groundwork
英 美
Yesterday's meeting was to lay the groundwork for the task ahead.
昨天的会议为后面的任务打下了基础。
In addition to first developing nylon, also helped lay the groundwork for Neoprene.
除了发明尼龙以外,他还为合成橡胶的发明奠定了基础。
That is why we must do the hard work to lay the groundwork for progress in our own capitals.
这也是为什么我们必须艰苦努力,在我们各国首都为取得进展奠定基础。