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