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base

Word family 
base1 /beɪs/ ●●● S1 W1 verb → bass
1 [transitiveT] to have your main place of work, business etc in a particular place 把基地設於，以…爲基地
The paper had intended to base itself in London.
這家報社原來打算把總部設在倫敦。
be based in something
The new organization will be based in Dallas.
這個新的機構總部將設在達拉斯。
→ based
n Grammar
In this meaning, base is usually either passive or reflexive (=followed by myself/itself etc).
2 base something on/upon something phrasal verbphr v COME FROM/ORIGINATEto use something as the thing from which something else is developed 以…爲基礎，以…爲根據 → basis
Their relationship was based upon mutual respect.
他們之間的關系以相互尊重爲基礎。
an economy based on farming
以農業爲基礎的經濟
Examples from the Corpus
base on/upon • What are you basing this on?• The problem with any such guesstimate is that, of course, we are basing our calculations on a statistical sample of one.• Teachers can now base assessed investigations on data collected by real scientists, such as pollution levels, available on the internet.• Rather than base my lifestyle on magazine alerts and warnings, I choose to continue with my double-breasted blazer criterion.• Critics of the market economy base their position on the following points.• The new men were not aping the landed gentry; they were basing their careers upon the infrastructure provided by urban Britain.• Price: Base price on the manual 540i is $ 49,900.• Another approach to advertising expenditure is to base it on what the competition is spending.
Examples from the Corpus
base• It is too early, he says, to base any firm recommendations on the work so far.• The West could do worse than to base its policy towards the Middle East on that aspiration.• The problem with any such guesstimate is that, of course, we are basing our calculations on a statistical sample of one.• Critics of the market economy base their position on the following points.• Most airlines base their waiting lists on the cost of the individual ticket.• What are you basing this on?
be based in something• Eileen, who is based in Birkenhead, Wirral, mainly practices reflexology which treats ailments through foot massage.• T: The new Mod scene is based in Hackney, you know.• I told you, Father was based in Hong Kong.• Although the firm was based in Minneapolis, the executive search firm found Ed in New York.• These activities are based in the organization's Walton Street premises in Oxford.• The gallery is based in Trinity College and shows work by contemporary artists from both Ireland and abroad.
Related topics: Military, Baseball, Compounds, Maths, Chemistry
base2 ●●● S2 W2 noun
1  lowest part 最低的部分 [countableC usually singular]BOTTOM
a) the lowest part or surface of something 底部；根基；基礎 SYN bottom
base of
There is a door at the base of the tower.
塔基上有一扇門。
the base of a triangle
三角形的底邊
a frozen dessert with a biscuit base
一個以脆餅作底的凍甜品
a wine glass with a heavy base
一個杯底厚實的葡萄酒杯
The leather of his left trainer was coming away from its rubber base.
他左腳運動鞋上的皮面快要從橡膠底上脫落下來了。
b) the lowest point on a plant or part of your body, where it joins another part 〔植物或身體部位的〕基部，連接處 SYN bottom
base of
a hole in the base of the tree
這棵樹根部的一個洞
He was killed by an axe blow to the base of his skull.
他是顱底遭斧子重創死亡的。
► see thesaurus at bottom
2  knowledge/ideas 知識/想法 [countableC]BASIC the most important part of something, from which new ideas develop 〔思想的〕基礎，根據 SYN foundation
India has a good scientific research base.
印度有良好的科研基礎。
base for
They were laying the base for a new economic recovery.
他們正在爲經濟的再次複蘇打基礎。
3  military 軍事 [countableC]PM a place where people in a military organization live and work 〔軍事〕基地
military/naval/air base 軍事/海軍/空軍基地
4  company/organization 公司/組織 [countableC, uncountableU]COME FROM/ORIGINATE the main place from which a person, company, or organization controls their activities 基地，根據地，總部，大本營
base for
He used the house as a base for his printing business.
他把這房子作爲他印刷業務的基地。
5  people/groups 人/群體 [countableC usually singular]ALL/EVERYTHING the people, money, groups etc that form the main part of something 〔人、經濟、集團等的〕基礎，支柱
The company has built up a loyal customer base.
該公司已經建立了一個穩定的客戶基礎。
By broadening the tax base (=all the people who pay taxes), he could raise more revenues.
通過擴大征稅來源，他就可以增加財政收入。
an attempt to strengthen the city’s economic base (=things that produce jobs and money)
加強本市經濟基礎的一項舉措
The country’s manufacturing base (=all the factories, companies etc that produce goods in a country) has shrunk by 20%.
該國的制造業基礎萎縮了20%。
→ power base
6  substance/mixture 物質/混合物 [singular, uncountableU]MIX the main part of a substance, meal etc to which other things are added 基礎成分，主要成分
paint with an oil base
油基塗料
base for
Vodka is the base for many cocktails.
伏特加是許多雞尾酒的基酒。
7. sport 體育運動 [countableC]DSB one of the four places that a player must touch in order to get a point in games such as baseball 〔棒球等的〕壘 →5 see picture at 見圖 baseball
8  be off base WRONG/INCORRECT American EnglishAmE informal to be completely wrong 完全錯誤，離譜
His estimate for painting the kitchen seems way off base.
他對粉刷廚房的費用估計似乎差得太遠了。
9. chemical 化學品 [countableC]HCC technical a chemical substance that combines with an acid to form a salt 堿，鹽基
10. numbers 數目 [countableC usually singular]HM technical the number in relation to which a number system or mathematical table is built up, for example 10 in the decimal system 基數〔如十進制的10〕
11. touch base (with somebody) to talk to someone to find out what is happening about something （跟某人）聯系上
Examples from the Corpus
touch base (with somebody)• It's important to touch base with our allies in this issue.• I just wanted to touch base with you.
—basal adjectiveadj
→ cover (all) the bases at cover1(12)
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: the most important part of something, from which new ideas develop
adjectives
a good base
This data provided a good base for further research.
a solid/firm/strong base
A good education should give you a solid base for life.
a sound/secure base
A child needs a responsive mother in order to form a secure base for future development.
a broad base
The first year of the course aims to provide students with a broad base of knowledge.
a knowledge base
You’re building up a knowledge base that you’ll be able to use later.
verbs
have a base
Permanent staff have a better base from which to plan their career development.
provide a base
It is essential to provide a sound base from which economic progress can be made.
build a base
By concentrating on our core businesses we will build a strong base from which to exploit future opportunities.
give somebody a base
The training gives you a broad base in actually running an organization.
Examples from the Corpus
base• Cuba was seen as a base for Communist activity throughout Latin America.• Both French and Spanish come from a Latin base.• a naval base• You should paint the outside walls with an oil base.• Where that popular base does not exist such laws are only imposed on the population with great difficulty, if at all.• a black vase with a round base• Microsoft's base is in Redmond, Washington.• The lamp has a square base.• This decision is likely to be influenced by the age and tax base cost of the company's plant.• Put a liquid fertilizer around the base of each plant.• He directs us to a good campsite a half mile down the beach at the base of a fresh-water estuary.• And he has emerged from the base of a bridge to warn city officials that it was about to collapse.• The base of the column was cracked.
base of• Pour the concrete around the base of the post.• Spirit Lake is at the base of Mount St. Helens.• the base of a triangle
base for• A good elementary school education provides a solid base for the rest of a child's school years.
military/naval/air base• The 550-acre naval station at Treasure Island is one of 29 California military bases closed in 1993 by Congress.• Fresh air bases were set up in Bank Mine and a team of brave and dedicated doctors went underground to assist.• Enlistedmen control the main military base, where the army's weapons are stored.• Then I went to work at the Alameda naval air base, as a machinist's helper.• Some convention delegates live near military bases that were closing or had closed.• Their targets were the air bases.
customer base• From a small, localised clientele, the company has now expanded into a customer base which stretches from Southampton to Wick.• Are there other untapped demographics you can identify to build an additional customer base?• It would even, he added, be interested in the odd competitor to increase its customer base.• The clothier doesn't serve consumers in general, it caters to its own customer base.• This information is supplemented by a wealth of subscriber-supplied data from a wide-ranging customer base.• A bookshop's customer base might well change as a result of changing stock profile.• The company's customer base is growing.• The customer base was considerably strengthened and a variety of new products launched.
base3 adjectiveadj
1 BADnot having good moral principles 卑鄙的，下流的，無恥的
base attitudes and desires
卑鄙的態度和欲望
→ base metal
Examples from the Corpus
base• base passions• A further cut in base rates to 6% is now likely to stay on ice till next year.• The Bloomberg Indiana Index has risen almost 17 percent since it was started in September 1994 with a base value of 100.
From Longman Business Dictionary
basebase1 /beɪs/ noun
1[countableC, uncountableU] the main place from which a company or organization controls its activities
Reps will be invited to Bristol, the company’s base, for a briefing.
The Group’s operating base is in Norway.
2[countableC usually singular] the part of something from which new things can be developed or achieved
Small-scale industries provide a better base for employment growth.
3[countableC usually singular] a figure against which later amounts or other amounts are compared
All employees earned a salary above the wage base.
4[countableC usually singular] all of the people or things that something depends on, considered as a whole
→ client base → consumer base → cost base → installed base → knowledge base → manufacturing base → monetary base → product base → tax base
basebase2 verb
→ base something on/upon something
Origin base2
(1300-1400) Old French Latin basis; → BASIS
 base3
(1300-1400) Old French bas, from Medieval Latin bassus “short, low”
BNC: 514 COCA: 536
base

noun¹

 1lowest part最底部ADJECTIVE | VERB + BASE ADJECTIVE➤firm, solid, strong堅固的地基；牢固的基座➤circular, flat, rounded, square環形的／扁平的／圓形的／正方形的底座➤concrete, granite, steel, etc.混凝土、花崗岩、鋼鐵等基座VERB + BASE➤have有底座◇The statue has a solid concrete base.這座雕像有個堅固的混凝土底座。
base

noun²

 2original idea/situation思想或狀況的根源ADJECTIVE | VERB + BASE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤firm, secure, solid, sound, strong堅實的基礎；牢固的根基▸➤economic, evidence, ideological, scientific經濟／證據／思想／科學基礎◇His arguments have a sound economic base.他的論點有充分的經濟依據。VERB + BASE➤form, have構成基礎；有依據▸➤establish, give sb, provide (sb with)建立基礎；（給某人）打下基礎◇These policies give us a solid base for winning the next election.這些政策為我們在下次選舉中獲勝打下了堅實的基礎。➤use sth as把⋯作為依據PREPOSITION➤base for⋯的基礎◇He used the notes as a base for his lecture.他用這些筆記作為授課的底子。
base

noun³

 3of support/income/power支持；收入；力量ADJECTIVE | VERB + BASE | BASE + VERB ADJECTIVE➤solid, sound堅實的基礎▸➤broad, narrow廣泛的／狹窄的基礎◇These policies have a broad base of support.這些政策得到廣泛支持。➤power支持源泉◇a politician with a rural power base在農村有着大量支持者的從政者➤democratic民主基礎▸➤asset, commercial, economic, financial, industrial, manufacturing, political, resource, revenue, tax資產／商業／經濟／財政／工業／製造業／政治／資源／財政收入／稅收基礎◇The country has a sound commercial base.這個國家的商業基礎穩固。➤client, customer, subscriber, user客戶基礎；用戶基礎VERB + BASE➤create, form, have, provide創造／形成／擁有／提供基礎▸➤broaden, develop, expand, improve, increase擴大基礎；發展基礎◇The company is trying to expand its customer base.公司正努力擴大自身的客戶基數。➤maintain保持基礎BASE + VERB➤grow基礎擴大▸➤shrink基礎縮小
base

noun⁴

 4main place主要地點ADJECTIVE | VERB + BASE | BASE + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤excellent, ideal, perfect極佳的／理想的／完美的基地VERB + BASE➤have有總部◇The company has its base in New York.這家公司的總部設在紐約。➤establish, set up設立基地；建立根基◇The company has set up its new base in the north.這家公司在北方設立了新總部。BASE + NOUN➤camp大本營PREPOSITION➤base for⋯的基地◇an ideal base for mountain expeditions登山探險的理想基地
base

noun⁵

 5for army, navy, etc.陸軍；海軍ADJECTIVE | VERB + BASE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤foreign外國軍事基地◇Demonstrators demanded the removal of foreign bases.示威者要求撤除外國軍事基地。➤air, air-force, military, missile, naval空軍基地；軍事基地；導彈基地；海軍基地VERB + BASE➤have有基地▸➤build, establish建立基地◇The Americans established a naval base on the island in the 1960s.20 世紀 60 年代美國人在該島建了一個海軍基地。➤attack襲擊軍事基地➤destroy破壞軍事基地➤defend保衞軍事基地➤occupy佔領軍事基地PREPOSITION➤at a/the base在基地◇equipment kept at the base在基地保存的設備➤on a/the base在基地◇people living on the air force base住在空軍基地的人員➤to (the) base到基地◇The planes have all returned to base.飛機全部返回了基地。
base

verb

 ●base sth on/upon sthADVERB➤closely, firmly嚴密地／堅定地以⋯為基礎▸➤broadly, loosely, partly廣泛／大致／部份以⋯為基礎◇The novels are all loosely based on the author's life.所有這些小說都大致以作者的生活經歷為素材。➤entirely, largely, mainly, mostly, primarily完全／大部份／主要／多數／首先以⋯為基礎◇Their research was based largely on anecdotal evidence.他們的研究主要以傳聞為基礎。➤exclusively, purely, solely完全／純粹／僅僅以⋯為基礎
BNC: 514 COCA: 536
base noun
⇨ basis (a philosophical base) ⇨ bottom (the base of a statue) ⇨ office 1 (The company has its base in New York.)base adj.
⇨ evil base

verb

base ♦︎ locate ♦︎ be situated ♦︎ siteThese words all mean to build or put sth in a particular place. 這些詞均表示設立於或坐落於某處。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be based / located / situated / sited in / at / close to sth◆to be based / located / situated / sited between A and B◆conveniently based / located / situated / sited◆strategically located / situated / sited◆centrally located / situated■ base ■ be based [transitive, often passive] to use a particular city, country or region as the main place for sth such as a business; to stay in a particular place in order to be able to do sth in the local area, such as working or taking a holiday 把（總部等）設在；以⋯爲據點◆She works for a company based in Chicago.她爲一家總部設在芝加哥的公司工作。◆a Chicago-based company一家總部設在芝加哥的公司◆We're going to base ourselves in Tokyo and make trips from there.我們將以東京爲大本營到各地旅行。▸ base

noun

 [countable] ◆The town is an ideal base for touring the area.這個鎮是到該地區旅遊觀光的理想據點。■ locate ■ be located [transitive, often passive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 總是與副詞或介詞連用) (rather formal, especially written) to put or build sth in a particular place; to exist or have been built in a particular place 把⋯安置在（或建造於）；位於；坐落在◆They located their headquarters in Paris.他們把總部設在巴黎。◆The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station.辦事處所處的位置很方便，離總站僅幾分鐘的路程。ⓘ Especially in American English, locate [intransitive] also means to start a business in a particular place. 尤其在美式英語中，locate作不及物動詞也表示在特定的地方創辦企業◆There are tax breaks for businesses that locate in rural areas.到農村地區創辦企業享有稅收減免。   see also location ⇨ place noun 1 , relocate ⇨ leave verb 2 ■ be situated [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 總是與副詞或介詞連用) (formal) to exist or have been built in a particular place or position 位於；坐落在◆My bedroom was situated on the top floor of the house.我的卧室在房子的頂層。■ site ■ be sited [transitive, often passive] (rather formal) (always used with an adverb or preposition 總是與副詞或介詞連用) to build sth in a particular place or position 使坐落在；爲⋯選址◆There was a meeting to discuss the siting of the new school.開過一次會，討論新學校選址的問題。◆The castle is magnificently sited high up on a cliff.城堡巍然高踞崖頂。   see also site ⇨ place noun 1 NOTE 辨析 Located, situated or sited? Located and situated can both be used to talk about where sth is, including sth such as a natural feature that has always been there or has not been placed there by people. Sited is normally only used to describe sth that people have built or placed in a particular position, especially a particular type of building such as a factory, school or hospital. * located和situated均可表示所處的位置，包括自然景觀一直所處而非人爲設置的位置。sited一般只用來表示人工建築或人爲設置的位置，尤其是工廠、學校、醫院等特定種類建築的位置◆Goose Island is located / situated in the Chicago River.古斯島位於芝加哥河上。◆Goose Island is sited in the Chicago River.
BNC: 514 COCA: 536
base
The outer parts of objects or spaces: apex, back, back end...
General words for location and place: place, location, setting...
General words relating to army life: base, billet, detail...
Causes: cause, catalyst, source...
Groups of people with shared interests or aims: association, commission, organization...
Supporters of ideas, plans or people: supporter, follower, advocate...
General types of business or company: account, acquisition, affiliate...
Baseball positions, actions and equipment: balk, ballpark, base...
Types of food or drink: all-dressed, aphrodisiac, baby food...
Types of chemical substance: acid, alkali, base...
Numbers and types of number: Arabic numeral, arithmetic progression, base...
Morally bad or wrong: evil, wicked, gross...

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