| 单词 | basis |
| 释义 | basisbasis /beɪsɪs/ ●●○ S3 W2 noun (plural bases /-siz/) [countable] 1the facts, ideas, or things from which something can be developed: basis for The video will provide a basis for class discussion. Bread forms the basis of their diet. The course provides a sound basis in management theory. Many of these rumors have no basis in fact (=they are not true).2a way of organizing or doing something: I’m saving money on a regular basis.on a daily/weekly etc. basis (=every day, week, etc.) Meetings are held on a monthly basis.on a voluntary/part-time etc. basis Donna was hired on a freelance basis.3on the basis of something because of a particular fact or situation: It is illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of race or sex. [Origin: 1500–1600 Latin, Greek, step, base, from bainein to go]COLLOCATIONSverbsbe/form the basis of something This research will form the basis of a book.provide a basis for something The poem provided the basis for an interesting class discussion.become the basis of/for something His design became the basis for the new engine.serve as a basis for something The document will serve as a basis for negotiations.establish/lay the basis for something (=create something from which something can be developed) The agreement established a sound basis for international commerce.adjectivesa good basis Love and trust form a good basis for marriage.a sound/firm/solid basis Drama school may provide a sound basis for an acting career.a legal/scientific/moral basis The Court upheld the ruling that formed the legal basis for the president's action.factual basis I am not aware of any factual basis for his accusations. |
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