| 词汇 | basis |
| 释义 | basis 1 ENTRIES FOUND: basis (noun) basis /ˈbeɪsəs/ noun plural bases /ˈbeɪˌsiːz/ basis /ˈbeɪsəs/ noun plural bases /ˈbeɪˌsiːz/ Learner's definition of BASIS 1 : something (such as an idea or set of ideas) from which another thing develops or can develop基础；要素；基点 [count] — usually singular通常用单数 This principle forms the basis [=base, foundation] of the country's economic policies and will provide a firm basis for future development.这条原则是制定国家经济政策的基本依据，同时也将为国家未来的发展打下坚实的基础。 The actor's letters form the basis of the biography. [=the biography is based on the actor's letters; the most important information in the biography comes from the actor's letters]这个演员的传记取材自他的信件。 [noncount] These stories have very little basis [=foundation] in fact/reality. [=these stories are not based on or supported by facts/reality]这些故事没有什么现实基础。 2 [noncount] : a reason for doing something根据；原因 The judge ruled that there is no legal basis [=ground] for a new trial.法官裁决认为没有进行新一轮审判的法律依据。 The latest news at least provides some basis for hope. [=some reason to hope]最新的消息至少给了我们有所期盼的理由。 On what basis were the students chosen/selected? [=how were the students chosen/selected?; what was considered when the students were chosen/selected?]选拔出这些学生的依据是什么？ Students were chosen/selected on the basis of [=according to] their grades and test scores.选拔出这些学生的依据是他们的成绩和测验分数。 Our decisions are made on the basis of the available information. [=we base our decisions on the available information]我们是根据手头上的信息做出的判断。 The company does not hire employees on the basis of their race, sex, age, or religion.种族、性别、年龄或者宗教信仰不是公司招收员工的依据。 3 [singular] a : a fixed pattern or system for doing something固定模式；固定体系 — used with on与on连用 He visits his grandmother on a regular basis. [=regularly]他定期看望祖母。 The company changes its Web site on a daily/weekly basis. [=every day/week]这家公司每天/每周更改网页。 changes that occur on an hourly basis每个小时都发生的变化 They hired her on a trial/temporary basis.他们是以试用/临时工的方式雇佣她的。 People are seated on a first-come, first-served basis. [=the people who arrive first are given seats first]人们就座的方式是先到先坐。 b — used to describe the way people act with each other交流方式；互动方式 The two golfers still compete on a friendly basis. [=in a friendly way]这两个高尔夫球手仍然进行友好竞技。 — see also on a first-name basis at first name |
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