basis

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·sis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ ●●● S2 W1 noun (plural bases /-siːz/)  1  BASIC[countable] 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。basis of Bread forms the basis of their daily diet. 面包是他们日常饮食中的主食。basis for The video will provide a basis for class discussion. 录像将为课堂讨论提供基本内容。► see thesaurus at reason2  on the basis of something BECAUSEbecause 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  REGULAR[singular] the way that something happens, or the way that something is organized or done 定期/每天/每周等on a regular/daily/weekly etc basis (=regularly, every day, week, etc) I’m saving money on a regular basis. 我定期存钱。n Board meetings are held on a weekly basis. on a voluntary/part-time/temporary etc basis 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。n COLLOCATIONSverbsform the basis of somethingThis research will form the basis of a book.provide a basis for somethingThe poem provided the basis for an interesting class discussion.become the basis of/for somethingSome of these ideas became the basis for the Parents’ Educational Union.serve as a basis for somethingThe document will serve as a basis for negotiations.establish a basis (also lay a basis) (=create something from which something can be developed)The agreement established a sound basis for international commerce.have a basisOur constitution has a democratic basis.have no basis in fact (=be not true)Many of these rumours have no basis in fact.adjectivesa good basisLove and trust form a good basis for marriage.a sound/firm/solid basisDrama school may provide a sound basis for an acting career. THESAURUSbasis the facts, ideas, things etc from which something can be developed 基础，要素，基点His work will be used as a basis for future research. 他的工作将作为未来研究的基础。foundation the thing on which something is based, especially something important that continues for a long time 〔尤指长期持续的重要之事的〕根据，基础，基本原理Their ideas were the foundation for the political system that exists in the UK today. 他们的观点是今日英国政治体系的基础。nHow can we provide a solid foundation for world peace?bedrock the most important thing that something depends on in order to be successful 〔获得成功所必需的〕基础，基石Honesty is the bedrock of any healthy relationship. 诚实是任何良好关系的基础。nLabour’s traditional bedrock of support is among the working classes.cornerstone the most important thing that something depends on in order to be successful, especially in business and politics 〔尤指商业或政治的〕基础，柱石Confidence is the cornerstone of our business. 信心是我们这一行的基石。nNATO remains a cornerstone of defence policy for Europe.

Examples from the Corpus

basis• These illustrations should not be used as a basis for comparing similar policies issued by other life assurance companies or Friendly Societies.• Most legislatures also have formal investigatory powers on a continuing or a case-by-case basis.• Personal Interviews will often be on a one to one basis but can also be undertaken as a group exercise.• Expert advice and support are the basis for the rehabilitation programme.• Sugar has always been the basis of the Cuban economy.• Roman law still forms the basis of our own legal system.• They are paid on the basis of their superiors' assessments of performance, as in the public sector.• The basis of his argument was that people who sell drugs should be jailed for life.• Sociology in the final analysis existed to provide a theoretical basis for socialism and secular education which were its practice.forms ... basis• That complaint forms the basis for the ethics committee findings against Gingrich.• Measurement of these conjugates forms the basis for placental function tests by urinary estriol determination.• The study of petrographic fabrics forms the basis for later analytical research, both chemically and isotopically.• The excretion of mercury by the kidney generally forms the basis for measurement of exposure.• This material forms the basis of planning for purposeful social work activity.• This diet now forms the basis of the Gerson Cancer Therapy.• This concept, called the accrual concept or matching principle, forms the basis for the measurement of accounting income.• Such policy simulation forms the basis of the advice that economists give to governments about what policies they should actually undertake.From Longman Business Dictionarybasisba‧sis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ noun (plural bases /-siːz/) [countable]1the facts or ideas from which something can be developedbasis forIf talks restart, this package is likely to be a basis for negotiation.2the original figures from which something can be calculated or valuedbasis for/ofThese figures will be the basis for future price calculations. → see also accrual basis, cash basis, earnings basisOrigin basis (1500-1600) Latin Greek, “step, base”, from bainein “to go”

ba·sis noun →n COLLOCATIONS1 →THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable  

Corpus from facts, can be Business or ideas, the things which something

basis
ba‧sis S2 W1 /ˈbeɪsəs, ˈbeɪsɪs/ noun (plural bases /-siːz/) [countable]1. the facts, ideas, or things from which something can be developed:
    Their claim had no basis in fact (=it was not true).
    basis of
    Bread forms the basis of their daily diet.
    basis for
    The video will provide a basis for class discussion.
2. on the basis of something because of a particular fact or situation:
    discrimination on the basis of sex
3. on a regular/daily/weekly etc basis every day, week etc:
    I’m saving money on a regular basis.
4. on a voluntary/part-time/temporary etc basis a system or agreement by which someone or something is voluntary etc:
    Nurses are employed on a full-time basis.
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ form the basis of something This research will form the basis of a book.
   ▪ provide a basis for something The poem provided the basis for an interesting class discussion.
   ▪ become the basis of/for something Some of these ideas became the basis for the Parents’ Educational Union.
   ▪ serve as a basis for something The document will serve as a basis for negotiations.
   ▪ establish a basis (also lay a basis) (=create something from which something can be developed) The agreement established a sound basis for international commerce.
   ▪ have a basis Our constitution has a democratic basis.
   ▪ have no basis in fact (=be not true) Many of these rumours have no basis in fact.
■ adjectives
   ▪ a 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.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ basis the facts, ideas, things etc from which something can be developed: His work will be used as a basis for future research.
   ▪ foundation the thing on which something is based, especially something important that continues for a long time: Their ideas were the foundation for the political system that exists in the UK today. | How can we provide a solid foundation for world peace?
   ▪ bedrock the most important thing that something depends on in order to be successful: Honesty is the bedrock of any healthy relationship. | Labour’s traditional bedrock of support is among the working classes.
   ▪ cornerstone the most important thing that something depends on in order to be successful, especially in business and politics: Confidence is the cornerstone of our business. | NATO remains a cornerstone of defence policy for Europe.

🔑 basisBrE /ˈbeɪsɪs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbeɪsɪs/ 🔊 noun (

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bases BrE /ˈbeɪsiːz/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈbeɪsiːz/ 🔊 ) 🔑 [singular] the reason why people take a particular action 原因；缘由◆She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. 她因资历适合而获选中担任这项工作。🔊🔊◆Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. 有些影片因暴力镜头过多而被查禁。🔊🔊explanation ◇ grounds ◇ basis ◇ excuse ◇ motive ◇ justification ◇ pretext

These are all words for a cause or an explanation for sth that has happened or that sb has done. 以上各词均指事情发生或做某事的原因、理由、解释。

• reason a cause or an explanation for sth that has happened or that sb has done; a fact that makes it right or fair to do sth 指某事发生或做某事的原因、理由、解释、道理：◆He said no but he didn't give a reason. 他说不行，但没有说明原因。
• explanation a statement, fact or situation that tells you why sth has happened; a reason given for sth 指解释、说明、阐述：◆The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. 最可能的解释是他的飞机晚点了。◆She left the room abruptly without explanation. 她未作解释就突然离开了房间。
• grounds (rather formal) a good or true reason for saying, doing or believing sth 指说、做或相信某事的充分理由、根据：◆You have no grounds for complaint. 你没有理由抱怨。
• basis (rather formal) the reason why people take a particular action 指原因、缘由：◆On what basis will this decision be made? 将基于何种原因作出这一决定呢？
• excuse a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour; a good reason that you give for doing sth that you want to do for other reasons 指为自己行为所作的辩护、借口、理由：◆Late again! What's your excuse this time? 又迟到了！你这次有什么借口？◆It gave me an excuse to take the car. 这使我有理由开车去了。
• motive a reason that explains sb's behaviour 指动机、原因：◆There seemed to be no motive for the murder. 这起谋杀案看不出有什么动机。
• justification (rather formal) a good reason why sth exists or is done 指事物存在或做某事的正当理由：◆I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases. 我看不出还能提出什么理由来加税了。

grounds or justification? 用 grounds 还是 justification？

Justification is used to talk about finding or understanding reasons for actions, or trying to explain why it is a good idea to do sth. It is often used with words like little, no, some, every, without, and not any. Grounds is used more for talking about reasons that already exist, or that have already been decided, for example by law: moral/economic grounds. * justification 用来表示找出或明白做事的理由，或解释要做的事，常与 little、no、some、every、without 和 not any 等词连用。grounds 多指已存在的原因或已决定的（如法律上的）根据：moral/economic grounds（道德／经济原因）。

• pretext (rather formal) a false reason that you give for doing sth, usually sth bad, in order to hide the real reason 指为掩盖做某事（通常为不好的事）的真正理由而找的借口、托辞：◆He left the party early on the pretext of having to work. 他借口有事要处理，早早离开了聚会。

Patterns

• (a/an) reason/explanation/grounds/basis/excuse/motive/justification/pretext for sth
• the reason/motive behind sth
• on the grounds/basis/pretext of/that…
• (a) good/valid reason/explanation/grounds/excuse/motive/justification

🔑 [singular] the way things are organized or arranged 基准；准则；方式◆on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis 以定期／永久／兼职／临时性的方式◆on a daily/day-to-day/weekly basis 按每天／每周一次的标准🔑 [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the important facts, ideas or events that support sth and that it can develop from 基础；要素；基点◆The basis of a good marriage is trust. 美满婚姻的基础是信赖。🔊🔊◆This article will form the basis for our discussion. 这篇文章将作为我们讨论的基点。🔊🔊◆The theory seems to have no basis in fact. 这一理论似乎没有事实根据。🔊🔊foundation ◇ base

These are all words for the ideas or facts that sth is based on. 以上各词均指基础、根据。

• basis [usually singular] a principle, an idea or a fact that supports sth and that it can develop from 指基础、要素、基点：◆This article will form the basis for our discussion. 这篇文章将作为我们讨论的基点。
• foundation [countable, uncountable] a principle, an idea or a fact that supports sth and that it develops from 指基本原理、基础、根据：◆Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. 尊重和友爱是婚姻的牢固基础。◆The rumour is totally without foundation(= is not based on any facts). 这谣传毫无事实根据。

basis or foundation? 用 basis 还是 foundation？

Foundation is often used to talk about larger or more important things than basis. 与 basis 相比，foundation 常用以指更大、更重要的事物：◆He laid the foundations of Japan's modern economy. 他奠定了日本现代经济的基础。◆These figures formed the basis of their pay claim. 这些数字是他们要求提高工资的根据。

• base [usually singular] an idea, a fact or a situation from which sth is developed 指根据、出发点：◆His arguments have a sound economic base. 他的论点在经济上有充分的根据。

Patterns

• a/the basis/foundation/base for/of sth
• a secure/solid/sound/strong/weak basis/foundation/base
• to form the basis/foundation/base of sth
• to be without basis/foundation