v.位于 ... 之下；成为 ... 的基础；[经]优先于
Shale underlies coal. 页岩层在煤层之下。
Technology improvements underlie these trends. 科技进步将成为此发展趋势的基础。
Many factors underlie my decision. 我的决定以众多因素为基础
A deep faith underlies her work among refugees. 她在难民中工作是因为她有很深的信念。
Dividends for preferred stock underlie those of common stock. 优先股比普通股享有优先分红权。
