词组 | basis |
释义 | basis /ˈbeɪsəs, ˈbeɪsɪs/ noun (plural bases /-siːz/) the facts, ideas, or things from which something can be developedadjectivesa 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.verbsbe/form the basis of sth This research will form the basis of a book.provide a basis for sth The poem provided the basis for an interesting class discussion.become the basis of/for sth His design became the basis for the new engine.serve as a basis for sth The document will serve as a basis for negotiations.establish/lay the basis for sth (=create something from which something can be developed) The agreement established a sound basis for international commerce.phraseson the basis of sth (=because of a particular fact or situation) A decision will be made on the basis of your answers to a number of questions.have no basis in fact (=not be true) Many of these rumours have no basis in fact.THESAURUS: basis foundation the thing on which something is based, especially something important that continues for a long time: His work laid the foundations for modern mathematical science. | If your essay has a good structure, this will give you a solid foundation on which to build your argument. the cornerstone the most important thing that something depends on in order to be successful, especially in business and politics: Free speech, after all, is the cornerstone of our democracy. | He told the governors that education would be the cornerstone of his agenda. |
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