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单词 basis
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basisnoun [ C ]

uk/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/plural bases uk/-siːz/us

basis noun [ C ] (IMPORTANT FACTS)

C1 the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something is developed:

This document will form the basis for our discussion.
Their proposals have no proven scientific basis.
Decisions were often made on the basis of (= using) incorrect information.

More examples

  • This information formed the basis of the report.
  • Let's assume that they're coming and make plans on that basis.
  • I suggest that we meet on a regular basis to discuss progress.
  • Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age or disability is not allowed.
  • The initial negotiations are seen as laying the basis for more detailed talks.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Being based on or depending on something

  • base sth on sth
  • boil down to sth
  • build around sth
  • build on sth
  • codependency
  • come down to sth
  • ground
  • live off sb/sth
  • more
  • on the back of sth idiom
  • on the strength of sth idiom
  • predicate
  • put all your eggs in one basket idiom
  • rest
  • ride
  • spring
  • turn on sth
  • underlie
  • underpin
  • understanding

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basis noun [ C ] (METHOD)

B2 a way or method of doing something:

Most of our staff work for us on a voluntary basis (= they work without being paid).

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Ways of achieving things

  • a means to an end idiom
  • actively
  • another
  • avenue
  • best practice
  • channel
  • fair
  • jump
  • mean
  • medium
  • modality
  • modus operandi
  • one way or another idiom
  • one-handed
  • open sesame
  • resort
  • shortcut
  • vein
  • whereby
  • workings

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