Angol

base

gb/bˈeɪs/ us/bˈeɪs/
A2 Angol
~ 1100
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Főnév A2 entity
1

lowest part or foundation

The bottom part of something that supports it.

Használati minta: the base of [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'base' (the bottom part) with 'basis' (the main idea or reason).
Szinonimák
foundation (Implies a strong supporting structure, often in buildings or abstract concepts.)
Antonimák
top (The highest point, opposite of the lowest or supporting part.)
Szókapcsolatok
base of the mountain |military base |solid base |wooden base |base plate
Témák
geometry |construction |daily life |housing |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • 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.
Főnév B1 entity
2

place of operations

The main place where a group works or lives.

Használati minta: [organization] base in [place]
Szinonimák
headquarters (More formal and usually refers to the central office of a company or organization.)
Antonimák
field (Refers to being away from the main place of operations.)
Szókapcsolatok
home base |military base |operations base |secret base
Témák
business |military |sports |work
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The police have a base near here.
  • Our team has a base in the city.
  • The army built a new base in the desert.
Főnév B1 entity
3

main ingredient or starting point

The main part that something is made from.

Használati minta: [something] as a base for [something]
Szinonimák
foundation (Used more figuratively to mean an underlying support or starting point for ideas or systems.)
Antonimák
additive (Something added to change or improve the main substance, not the starting point itself.)
Szókapcsolatok
tomato base |data base |cream base
Témák
cooking |science |art |education |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • Bread is the base for this sandwich.
  • We use rice as a base for the meal.
  • This paint has water as its base.
Ige B1 action
4

use as foundation or starting point

To use something to start or build an idea, plan, or action.

Használati minta: to base [something] on [something]
Szinonimák
found (Often used for creating institutions with a formal beginning.)
Antonimák
ignore (To act without using something as a starting point.)
Szókapcsolatok
base decision on facts |base design on tradition
Témák
planning |business |education |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • We will base our decision on the latest research.
  • Her novel is based on real events.
  • You should base your argument on solid evidence.
Példák tanulóknak
  • We base our work on good ideas.
  • He based his story on his life.
  • I will base my choice on price.
Főnév B1 entity
5

station in baseball field

One of four points in baseball that players run to and touch to score.

Szinonimák
bag (Informal slang term used by baseball players and fans.)
Szókapcsolatok
first base |steal a base
Témák
sports
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • He ran to first base.
  • I saw him on third base.
  • She touched home base and scored.
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Szótári alak
base
IPA
GB/bˈeɪs/
US/bˈeɪs/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
base (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (base)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: base
  • Plural: bases
Verb
  • Base: base
  • 3rd Person Singular: bases
  • Present Participle: basing
  • Past: based
Szócsalád
Forms
bases noun basing verb based verb
Core family
basic adjective A2 basically adverb B1 basis noun B1
Related words
basement noun A2 database noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
baseless adjective
Kifejezések

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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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.

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