late 14c., "action of establishing," verbal noun from ground (v.). Meaning "instruction in fundamentals" is from 1640s. Sense of "background of a design" is from 1882.
grounding (n.
权威例句
1. The degree provides a thorough grounding in both mathematics and statistics.
该学位课程将为数学和统计学打下扎实的基础。
2. a good grounding in grammar
扎实的语法基本功训练
3. He has a good grounding in Chinese.
他的汉语底子厚.
4. All applicants for the job should have a basic grounding in computer skills.
所有申请这份工作的人都应具备基本的电脑操作能力.
5. They believe the soul is immortal, grounding this belief on the Divine nature of the human spirit.