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