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Word family  noun base the basics basis adjective baseless basic based verb base adverb basically

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ba·sic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ ●●● S2 W1 adjective  1  BASICforming the most important or most necessary part of something 基础的，基本的，根本的 → basics the basic principles of chemistry 化学的基本原理 The basic idea is simple. 基本思想很简单。 basic research 基础研究 basic information 基本信息basic to medical techniques basic to the control of infection 控制感染最基本的医疗技术2  SIMPLE/NOT COMPLICATEDat the simplest or least developed level 基本的，最简单的，最初级的 → basics the basic skills of programming 编程基本技巧 Their knowledge is very basic. 他们所掌握的知识是相当初级的。 The farm lacks even basic equipment. 这个农场连最基本的设备都没有。3  basic salary/pay/pension etc BEWthe amount of money that you are paid before any special payments are added 基本工资/底薪/基本养老金等 On top of the basic salary, there are numerous other benefits. 除了基本工资外还有许多其他的福利。4  [only before noun]EVERYONE basic rights, needs etc are ones that everyone needs or should have 〔权利、需要等〕最基本的，起码的 basic human rights 基本的人权 poor families unable to meet their basic needs 连最基本的需求都得不到满足的贫困家庭n COLLOCATIONSnounsthe basic ideaThe basic idea is that science discovers the truth of how the world works.a basic principleThe basic principles underlying all the systems are the same.basic informationThis leaflet has been designed to provide some basic information.basic factsYou should start by giving the basic facts.basic rulesMost people nowadays are aware of some of the basic rules of healthy living.a basic questionThe interviewer will ask you some basic questions about your education and work experience.a basic conceptHe was unfamiliar with the most basic concepts of chemistry.basic servicesThey lack basic services such as water and electricity.basic researchWe need basic research into the causes of mental illness.a basic ingredient of somethingThe ability to adapt is a basic ingredient of survival.n THESAURUSbasic the basic things or information are the ones that are the most necessary, or the ones that you need to know firstVisit our website for some basic facts about healthy eating, exercise and weight control.Water – indeed everything basic to life here must be brought in by truck.people's basic needsfundamental more important than anything else – used especially when you want to emphasize what you are sayingThe fundamental problem is a lack of resources.one of the fundamental beliefs of ChristianityThese values are fundamental to our society.essential used when talking about a particular thing or feature, which something must have in order to continue. Also used when talking about the main point, difference etcFreedom of the press is essential to our democracy.Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the natural world.The essential point is this: either we act now, or the whole future of our planet is uncertain. One of the essential differences between humans and computers is that humans are more likely to make mistakes. central very important and having a lot of influence or receiving a lot of attentionIndonesia occupies a central role in this market.Education is central to government policy.

Examples from the Corpus

basic• Some of the hotels in the mountains are pretty basic.• In addition to teaching basic academic skills, we offer a large variety of activities for students.• The horse has a basic and essential need for affection; both to give and to receive it.• But we still deal from our basic collection, buying and selling.• It's only six years old, but already my home PC is basic compared to today's models.• basic cooking utensils• The farm lacks even basic equipment.• But they do not alter the basic fact: markets now operate more fluently, reliably and consistently.• People were standing in lines to buy basic goods such as bread, cheese, and milk.• basic healthcare for children• Basic human rights are still denied in many countries.• The basic ideas dominating the educational philosophy of Highlander are two-fold.• The basic ingredients of this cake are eggs, flour, and butter.• a basic knowledge of scientific principles• And basic literacy levels are higher for a more diverse group of young people.• The basic mechanism is to build an edge from left to right.• The hospital lacked even the most basic medical equipment.• The basic model costs £30,000, which includes insurance and car tax.• The government regards housing as a basic need.• the basic principles of mathematics• There are two basic problems here.• Thus the state should be mainly a night watchman, a low-profile policeman who ensures the basic safety of every individual.• Tax money pays for basic services.• Water -- indeed, everything basic to life here -- must be brought in by truck.• It is important to have some clear basic understanding of the nature of bereavement and the grief that follows it.• I can't really speak Spanish, I just know a few basic words.basic principles• Sufficient time is not always given to the study of the basic principles and the proper spacing and placing of the movements.• Describe the basic principles of a good stock control system. 9.• For example, the basic principles of absorption and emission measurements and dynamic light scattering are discussed in the relevant chapters.• The same basic principles of animation can be applied when animating 3-D objects, where in fact perspective is usually built-in anyway.• Indeed, Piaget asserted that the basic principles of cognitive development are the same as those of biological development.• It is thus essential to cover the basic principles of digital typography and document design near the start of the course.• But the Party continues to flout its own rules and the basic principles of parliamentary democracy.• These various basic principles which underpinned the planning machine have survived throughout the post-war period.basic skills• College is simply an easy way for employers to identify workers with strong basic skills.• It also encourages people to become articulate, especially through group discussion, and places great emphasis upon the basic skills.• These will include basic skills as well as specialised competences in areas of applied physics.• Access to Management Normally these cover basic skills in managing people, resources and finance and are for aspiring or new managers.• Too many children are entering kindergarten without basic skills of knowing colors, letters and numbers.• Foundation-level basic skills or university Access / foundation courses are generally free.• Companies are already paying for training programs to give employees the basic skills they should have learned in high school.• Successful programs teach students basic skills to help them say no to drugs.From Longman Business Dictionary

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BASICBASIC /ˈbeɪsɪk/ noun [uncountable] COMPUTING Beginner’s All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code; a simple computer programming language used especially in personal computers or by studentsOrigin basic (1800-1900) base

ba·sic adjective →n COLLOCATIONS1 →n THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable  

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basic
ba‧sic S2 W1 /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adjective1. forming the most important or most necessary part of something ⇨ basics:
    the basic principles of chemistry
    The basic idea is simple.
    basic research
    basic information
    basic to
    medical techniques basic to the control of infection
2. at the simplest or least developed level ⇨ basics:
    the basic skills of programming
    Their knowledge is very basic.
    The farm lacks even basic equipment.
3. basic salary/pay/pension etc the amount of money that you are paid before any special payments are added:
    On top of the basic salary, there are numerous other benefits.
4. [only before noun] basic rights, needs etc are ones that everyone needs or should have:
    basic human rights
    poor families unable to meet their basic needs
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ nouns
   ▪ the basic idea The basic idea is that science discovers the truth of how the world works.
   ▪ a basic principle The basic principles underlying all the systems are the same.
   ▪ basic information This leaflet has been designed to provide some basic information.
   ▪ basic facts You should start by giving the basic facts.
   ▪ basic rules Most people nowadays are aware of some of the basic rules of healthy living.
   ▪ a basic question The interviewer will ask you some basic questions about your education and work experience.
   ▪ a basic concept He was unfamiliar with the most basic concepts of chemistry.
   ▪ basic services They lack basic services such as water and electricity.
   ▪ basic research We need basic research into the causes of mental illness.
   ▪ a basic ingredient of something The ability to adapt is a basic ingredient of survival.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ basic the basic things or information are the ones that are the most necessary, or the ones that you need to know first: Visit our website for some basic facts about healthy eating, exercise and weight control. | Water – indeed everything basic to life here must be brought in by truck. | people's basic needs
   ▪ fundamental more important than anything else - used especially when you want to emphasize what you are saying: The fundamental problem is a lack of resources. | one of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity | These values are fundamental to our society.
   ▪ essential used when talking about a particular thing or feature, which something must have in order to continue. Also used when talking about the main point, difference etc: Freedom of the press is essential to our democracy. | Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the natural world. | The essential point is this: either we act now, or the whole future of our planet is uncertain. | One of the essential differences between humans and computers is that humans are more likely to make mistakes.
   ▪ central very important and having a lot of influence or receiving a lot of attention: Indonesia occupies a central role in this market. | Education is central to government policy.

BASICBrE /ˈbeɪsɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbeɪsɪk/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] a simple language, using familiar English words, for writing computer programs * BASIC 语言，初学者通用符号指令码（一种使用一般英语词汇的简单计算机编程语言）

🔑 basicBrE /ˈbeɪsɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbeɪsɪk/ 🔊 adjective🔑 forming the part of sth that is most necessary and from which other things develop 基本的；基础的◆basic information/facts/ideas基本信息／事实／思想◆the basic principles of law法律的基本原则◆~ to sth Drums are basic to African music. 鼓是非洲音乐的基本乐器。🔊🔊🔑 of the simplest kind or at the simplest level 最简单的；初级的；初步的◆The campsite provided only basic facilities. 野营地只提供最基本的设施。🔊🔊◆My knowledge of French is pretty basic. 我的法语学得很粗浅。🔊🔊🔑 [only before noun] necessary and important to all people 必需的；基本需要的◆basic human rights基本人权◆the cost of basic foods基本食粮的费用(especially BrE) (NAmE usually base) before anything extra is added 基本的；没有附加成分的◆The basic pay of the average worker has risen by 3 per cent. 工人的平均基本工资上升了 3%。🔊🔊