the bottom part of something that holds it up
The lamp has a strong base to keep it from falling over.
這盞燈有一個堅固的底座,防止它翻倒。
the main place where you live or work from
You can use our apartment as a base when you visit New York.
你來紐約時可以把我們的公寓作為基地使用。
a place where military forces operate from
The soldiers returned to their base after the mission.
士兵們在任務結束後返回了他們的基地。
the main support or source for something
This course helps build a strong knowledge base for my career.
這門課程有助於為我的職業生涯建立堅實的知識基礎。
the basic pay before extra money is added
We only received base pay without any bonuses.
我們只收到了基本工資,沒有任何獎金。
the starting point from which something grows
These ideas form a good base for our future plans.
這些想法為我們未來的計劃奠定了良好的基礎。
the first layer put on before adding others
Apply a moisturizer base before putting on makeup.
化妝前先塗抹保濕打底霜。
a chemical that can combine with an acid
the number that a counting system is built on
one of four spots players must reach to score
to have your main place in a certain location
I want to base myself in a warmer city.
我想把基地設在一個更溫暖的城市。
lacking good morals or principles
He had base reasons for his actions.
他的行為有著卑劣的動機。