basis
basis
ba·sis / ˈbesɪs ; ˈbeɪsəs /noun (plural bases) / -siz ; -si:z / C
1. the facts, ideas, or things from which something can be developed基础; 根据; 基点:
•Their claim had no basis in fact (=it was not true) .他们的说法没有事实根据。
[+ of ]•Bread forms the basis of their daily diet.面包是他们日常饮食中的主食。
[+ for ]•The video will provide a basis for class discussion.录像将为课堂讨论提供基本内容。
2. on the basis of sth because of a particular fact or situation在某事的基础上; 根据某事:•discrimination on the basis of sex性别歧视
3. on a regular / daily / weekly etc basis every day, week etc经常/每天/每周等:•I'm saving money on a regular basis.我经常存点钱。
4. on a voluntary / part-time / temporary etc basis a system or agreement by which someone or something is VOLUNTARY etc自愿性质/以兼职的形式/临时性地等:•Nurses are employed on a full-time basis.护士是全职的。
