underlying是什么意思 Please I need ideas.....?

underlying是什么意思

underlying
[英][ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ][美][ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ]
adj.潜在的，含蓄的 基础的 表面下的，下层的 [法]优先的
v.优先于(underlie的ing形式) 构成…的基础（或起因），引起

以上结果来自金山词霸

例句:

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But a fascination with race results can obscure underlying long-term trends.
不过如果过度计较一时的长短，可能让人们看不清潜在的长期趋势。

Please I need ideas.....?

The world seems to be changing fast. But in some corners of the world, the change is almost nonexistent. The future is leaving South Africa behind and the consequences are crime, poverty, and unhappiness. (Keep going from there).