groundwork
noun [ U ] uk/ˈɡraʊnd.wɜːk/ us/ˈɡraʊnd.wɝːk/
基础工作;准备工作
work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later
The committee will meet today to lay the groundwork for inter-party talks next month. 委员会将在今天举行会议，为下个月的各党间会谈做准备。