Preparing the groundwork with your boss is key .

和老板一起准备基础工作是关键之处。

This laid the groundwork for a robust democracy .

这为建立一个健全的民主政体奠定了基础。

Mr santos is laying the groundwork for possible peace talks .

桑托斯正忙着为可能的和平谈判奠定基础。

It laid the groundwork for a response to its economic crisis .

但它为解决该国经济危机打下了基础。

Without such technical groundwork , the system could be swamped .

但如果缺乏技术基础，缅甸的整个体系可能会被压塌。