(1) 基础，根据(that on which sth (usu not material) is based or founded)[C]：the～of morality/friendship/one's philosophy道德/友谊/某人的哲学的基础;This was the～of the final design. 这是做出最终设计的依据。 What is the～of (for) your opinion/your argument/your decision/your accusations? 你的意见/论证/决定/控告的根据是什么? There is no～for this belief.这种信心没有基础。The arguments had no logical～.这些争论没有合乎逻辑的依据。On what～did you make this decision?你根据什么做出这个决定? make a choice/make up one's mind on the～of convenience根据合适与否做出选择/下决心;on the～of the information/what sb said 根据这一信息/某人所说;calculate/check sth on a weekly～按周计算/检查;a project on an experimental～根据实验做出的设计;〖同〗base， foundation;

(2) (讨论的)基点 (starting-point for a discussion) [C]：agree on no～for negotiations没有就谈判的基点取得一致意见;form the～of a meeting 构成会见时讨论的基本内容;

(3) 主要成分 (most necessary or important part or basic ingredient of sth) [C]：The～of this drink is orange juice.这种饮料的主要成分是橘子汁。

← base n;

→basic adj;

【辨异】basis与base和foundation的区别见BASE。