1 forming the part of sth that is most necessary and from which other things develop 根本的;基本的;基础的:
The basic question is, can we afford it?最根本的问题是,我们付不付得起?basic information/facts/ideas基本资料/事实/理念
2 of the simplest kind or level; including only what is necessary without anything extra 简易的;基本的;初级的:
This course teaches basic computer skills.这门课程教授计算机的基本技巧。The basic pay is £200 a week -- with extra for overtime.基本报酬是每星期200英镑,加班另计。
basic/ˋbesIk; ˈbeIsIk/adj 1 basic things are the most simple or most important things [→ basics] 基础的﹐基本的﹐根本的: the basic principles of chemistry 化学的基本原理The basic idea is simple. 基本思想很简单。2 something that is basic is simple, with nothing extra 最简单的﹔基本的: The rooms are fairly basic. 那些房间相当简陋。food and basic necessities 食品和基本的必需品
basicbasicbasicsadjective1most important and necessary: A person's basic needs are food, clothes and a place to live.2simple; including only what is necessary: This course teaches basic computer skills.