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base
base
Meaning of base
English
to use as the main starting point
中文
以……为基础；把……作为主要出发点
Pronunciation
British English
/beɪs/
American English
/beɪs/
base with Chinese translation
base usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
This decision is based on facts.
这个决定基于事实。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Our plan is based on the latest data.
我们的计划基于最新的数据。
base synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between base, build on, rest on, derive from, and ground
ENWe will build on last year's success.
Advanced: broader words
R
🇬🇧English
rest on
Depend on something.
rare word
ENHis story rests on one witness.
D
🇬🇧English
derive from
Come or take from a source.
often
ENMany English words derive from Latin.
G
🇬🇧English
ground
Formal: base firmly on.
rare word
ENHer fear was grounded in experience.
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base meaning: what does it mean?
to use as the main starting point
base pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
base is pronounced as /beɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
base definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
这个决定基于事实。 Translation: This decision is based on facts.
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