underneath

preposition, adverb

/ˌʌndəˈniːθ/

/ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

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under or below something else, especially when it is hidden or covered by the thing on top在…底下；隐藏（或掩盖）在下面
- The coin rolled underneath the piano.硬币滚到了钢琴底下。
- This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath.即使里面穿一件毛衣，这件外套也太大了。
used to talk about somebody’s real feelings or character, as opposed to the way they seem to be（指真实的感情或性格）在…表象之下
- Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened.她外表冷静，其实内心十分害怕。
- He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath.他表面脾气暴躁，实则菩萨心肠。

Word OriginOld English underneothan; compare with beneath.

noun

/ˌʌndəˈniːθ/

/ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

the underneath

[singular]

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the lower surface or part of something（物体的）下表面，底面，底部，下部
- She pulled the drawer out and examined the underneath carefully.她拉开抽屉仔细查看底部。
Word OriginOld English underneothan; compare with beneath.

underneath

To be covered with something: clothed, encrusted, crusted...

Under or below: under, below, lower...