foundation

English translation: major/main/primary/central focus

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English term or phrase:foundation
Selected answer:major/main/primary/central focus
Entered by: mike23

01:36 Aug 20, 2017
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Marketing - Other
English term or phrase: foundation
We are aligned with the principles of the foundation (United Sports Founation) and offer its support and cooperation through donation boxes located at our stores and shops to support sporting activities. With "sports as our **foundation**, we continue to support activities that include cultural promotion and keeping children health in mind and body.

Can “foundation” be changed to “main platform”? Because the former foundation means United Sports Foundation.

Thank you very much.
Mitsuko Yoshida
Local time: 23:40
major/primary/central focus
Explanation:
I think not. It doesn't fit in the context. Here are two options for the phrase which might sound ok.

With sports being a major focus (for us), we continue...
While sports are a major/primary/central focus (for us), we also continue...
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mike23
Poland
Local time: 15:40
Grading comment
Thank you very much!!I could understand!!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +2
major/primary/central focus


Explanation:
I think not. It doesn't fit in the context. Here are two options for the phrase which might sound ok.

With sports being a major focus (for us), we continue...
While sports are a major/primary/central focus (for us), we also continue...

mike23
Poland
Local time: 15:40
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you very much!!I could understand!!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard: It does fit the context, but you can't use the same word twice with different meanings.
11 hrs
  -> Thanks. I agree. I answered the question about 'main platform' not 'foundation'.

agree  acetran
17 days
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