base
gb/bˈeɪs/ us/bˈeɪs/
A2
אנגלית
~ 1100
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
A2
entity
1
lowest part or foundation
The bottom part of something that supports it.
תבנית שימוש:
the base of [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'base' (the bottom part) with 'basis' (the main idea or reason).
מילים נרדפות
foundation (Implies a strong supporting structure, often in buildings or abstract concepts.)
הפכים
top (The highest point, opposite of the lowest or supporting part.)
צירופים
base of the mountain
|military base
|solid base
|wooden base
|base plate
נושאים
geometry
|construction
|daily life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The lamp has a heavy base to keep it stable.
- They set up camp at the base of the mountain.
- The statue is fixed to a marble base.
- The base of the tower was reinforced with steel.
- The trophy sits on a wooden base.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- There is water at the base of the hill.
- The table has a metal base.
- We met at the base of the stairs.
- The tree's base is very wide.
שם עצם
B1
entity
2
place of operations
The main place where a group works or lives.
תבנית שימוש:
[organization] base in [place]
מילים נרדפות
headquarters (More formal and usually refers to the central office of a company or organization.)
הפכים
field (Refers to being away from the main place of operations.)
צירופים
home base
|military base
|operations base
|secret base
נושאים
business
|military
|sports
|work
דוגמאות
- The company's base is in London.
- The soldiers returned to their base after the mission.
- We will use this cabin as our base for hiking trips.
- The research team established a base near the river.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The police have a base near here.
- Our team has a base in the city.
- The army built a new base in the desert.
שם עצם
B1
entity
3
main ingredient or starting point
The main part that something is made from.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] as a base for [something]
מילים נרדפות
foundation (Used more figuratively to mean an underlying support or starting point for ideas or systems.)
הפכים
additive (Something added to change or improve the main substance, not the starting point itself.)
צירופים
tomato base
|data base
|cream base
נושאים
cooking
|science
|art
|education
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- This sauce uses cream as its base.
- Rice is the base of many Asian dishes.
- We used her research as a base for our project.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Bread is the base for this sandwich.
- We use rice as a base for the meal.
- This paint has water as its base.
פועל
B1
action
4
use as foundation or starting point
To use something to start or build an idea, plan, or action.
תבנית שימוש:
to base [something] on [something]
מילים נרדפות
found (Often used for creating institutions with a formal beginning.)
הפכים
ignore (To act without using something as a starting point.)
צירופים
base decision on facts
|base design on tradition
נושאים
planning
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- We will base our decision on the latest research.
- Her novel is based on real events.
- You should base your argument on solid evidence.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- We base our work on good ideas.
- He based his story on his life.
- I will base my choice on price.
שם עצם
B1
entity
5
station in baseball field
One of four points in baseball that players run to and touch to score.
מילים נרדפות
bag (Informal slang term used by baseball players and fans.)
צירופים
first base
|steal a base
נושאים
sports
דוגמאות
- He slid into third base just in time.
- She hit the ball and ran to first base.
- The runner stole second base during the game.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He ran to first base.
- I saw him on third base.
- She touched home base and scored.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
base
IPA
GB/bˈeɪs/
US/bˈeɪs/
הברות והטעמה
base (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (base)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: base
- Plural: bases
Verb
- Base: base
- 3rd Person Singular: bases
- Present Participle: basing
- Past: based
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
first base (figurative)
1/fˈɚst bˈeɪs fˈɪɡjɚɪtɪv/
idiom
informal
first stage toward goal/relationship milestone
The first step towards reaching a goal, especially in sports, business, or relationships.
דוגמאות
- In negotiations, we've only reached first base so far.
- They finally got to first base in their relationship.
home base
1/hˈoʊm bˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
main living or working place
The main place where someone lives or works from.
דוגמאות
- This office is our home base in Europe.
- After traveling, I always like coming back to my home base.
touch base (with)
1/tˈʌt͡ʃ bˈeɪs wˈɪθ/
idiom
informal
briefly contact for update/info
To talk to someone quickly to share news or check details.
דוגמאות
- Let's touch base next week about the project.
- I just wanted to touch base with you before the meeting.
on the basis of
1/ˈɔn ðə bˈeɪsɪs əv/
fixed phrase
because of; due to
Using something as the reason for a decision or action.
דוגמאות
- The decision was made on the basis of new evidence.
- They hired her on the basis of her experience.
- He was chosen on the basis of his experience.