illegal foundation

language: zh

definitions

  1. A structural base of a building or infrastructure that is constructed without proper legal authorization or in violation of building codes.
    zh: 非法地基
  2. A metaphorical reference to an unethical, unlawful, or corrupt basis upon which an organization, system, or argument is established.
    zh: 非法基础

examples

  1. The inspector found an illegal foundation during the routine safety inspection.

    检查员在例行安全检查中发现了一个非法地基。

  2. The scandal revealed that the corporation's success rested on an illegal foundation of fraud.

    丑闻揭露了该公司的成功是建立在欺诈这一非法基础之上的。