to create a strong basis for future development
为未来发展打下坚实的基础 (wei weilai fazhan dǎ xià jiān shí de jī chǔ)
"Investing in education helps lay the foundation for progress."
"投资教育帮助为未来发展打下坚实的基础。" (tou zi zai jiao yu zhi hou bang zhu wei weilai fazhan da xia jian shi de ji chu)
to gradually stop using or producing something
to escape from emotional pain or restrictions
to become unable to move because of traffic or crowding
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
to interpret meaning from how someone acts
to gradually increase the amount of money or assets you own