While blockbusters may still be far off, researchers are laying foundations for discovery.

重大突破可能还为时尚早，研究者还处于打基础阶段。

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Although it's only part I with "fundamentals" in its title, in my view, the first three parts are all in fact laying foundations.

虽然只有第1部分的标题里有“基础”这两个字，但依我看来，前3个部分实际上都是在打基础。

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Mr Dudley added that BP was "on track with our strategy to 2014" and was laying foundations for growth.

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Laying the foundations for consensus in this regard is important for lasting change.

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"The government is laying the foundations for economic growth by taking decisive action to tackle the deficit we inherited, " she said.

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