base
gb/bˈeɪs/ us/bˈeɪs/
A2
Angielski
~ 1100
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A2
entity
1
lowest part or foundation
The bottom part of something that supports it.
Schemat użycia:
the base of [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'base' (the bottom part) with 'basis' (the main idea or reason).
Synonimy
foundation (Implies a strong supporting structure, often in buildings or abstract concepts.)
Antonimy
top (The highest point, opposite of the lowest or supporting part.)
Kolokacje
base of the mountain
|military base
|solid base
|wooden base
|base plate
Tematy
geometry
|construction
|daily life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
2
place of operations
The main place where a group works or lives.
Schemat użycia:
[organization] base in [place]
Synonimy
headquarters (More formal and usually refers to the central office of a company or organization.)
Antonimy
field (Refers to being away from the main place of operations.)
Kolokacje
home base
|military base
|operations base
|secret base
Tematy
business
|military
|sports
|work
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The police have a base near here.
- Our team has a base in the city.
- The army built a new base in the desert.
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
3
main ingredient or starting point
The main part that something is made from.
Schemat użycia:
[something] as a base for [something]
Synonimy
foundation (Used more figuratively to mean an underlying support or starting point for ideas or systems.)
Antonimy
additive (Something added to change or improve the main substance, not the starting point itself.)
Kolokacje
tomato base
|data base
|cream base
Tematy
cooking
|science
|art
|education
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Bread is the base for this sandwich.
- We use rice as a base for the meal.
- This paint has water as its base.
Czasownik
B1
action
4
use as foundation or starting point
To use something to start or build an idea, plan, or action.
Schemat użycia:
to base [something] on [something]
Synonimy
found (Often used for creating institutions with a formal beginning.)
Antonimy
ignore (To act without using something as a starting point.)
Kolokacje
base decision on facts
|base design on tradition
Tematy
planning
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- We will base our decision on the latest research.
- Her novel is based on real events.
- You should base your argument on solid evidence.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- We base our work on good ideas.
- He based his story on his life.
- I will base my choice on price.
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
5
station in baseball field
One of four points in baseball that players run to and touch to score.
Synonimy
bag (Informal slang term used by baseball players and fans.)
Kolokacje
first base
|steal a base
Tematy
sports
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He ran to first base.
- I saw him on third base.
- She touched home base and scored.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
base
IPA
GB/bˈeɪs/
US/bˈeɪs/
Sylaby i akcent
base (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (base)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: base
- Plural: bases
Verb
- Base: base
- 3rd Person Singular: bases
- Present Participle: basing
- Past: based
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.