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源自拉丁语 'basis'(基础),通过古法语 'base' 进入英语。复数形式遵循英语规则变化。
❶ base的复数形式,指多个基础、基地或底部。常用于描述多个物理位置、理论支撑点或化学中的碱性物质。
“The company has bases in several countries.”
(这家公司在多个国家设有基地。)
“The theory rests on several scientific bases.”
(这一理论建立在多个科学基础之上。)
❶ base的第三人称单数形式,表示以某事物为基础或依据。常用于描述决策、理论或行动的来源。
“She bases her conclusions on solid evidence.”
(她的结论建立在确凿的证据基础上。)
“The teacher bases the grades on both tests and participation.”
(老师根据测验和课堂参与情况来评定成绩。)
touch all the bases — 指全面考虑或处理某个问题的所有方面,常用于商业或体育语境中。
“In the meeting, we need to touch all the bases before making a decision.”
(在会议中,我们需要全面考虑所有方面再做出决定。)
cover one's bases — 指为确保安全或成功而采取预防措施,涵盖所有可能性。
“He brought both an umbrella and sunscreen to cover his bases.”
(他带了伞和防晒霜以防万一。)