1 [sing] the principle or reason which lies behind sth 原则;原理:
We made our decision on the basis of the reports which you sent us.我们的决定是根据你送来的报告作出的。
2 [sing] the way sth is done or organized 方式;根据:
They meet on a regular basis.他们定期会面。to employ sb on atemporary/voluntary/part-time basis以临时方式/自愿方式/兼职形式雇用某人
3 [C] a starting point, from which sth can develop 起点;基础:
She used her diaries as a basis for her book.她以自己的日记为基础写那本书。
basis/ˋbesIs; ˈbeIsəs or ˈbeIsIs/n [C] plural bases /-siz; -siːz/1 the information, facts, or thing on which something is based 基础﹔根据: form/provide a basis for sth The video will provide a basis for class discussion. 这个录像将是课堂讨论的基础。the basis for/of sth Bread forms the basis of their daily diet. 面包是他们日常的主食。on the basis of sth (=using particular facts or reasons) 在某事的基础上﹐根据某事 On the basis of the present evidence, he is not guilty. 根据目前的证据来看﹐他是无罪的。2 on a … basis used to say how something is organized or done 以…性质; 以…方式: They work on a voluntary basis . 他们的工作是志愿性质的。We offer this service on a commercial basis . 我们提供的这项服务是商业性服务。on the basis that He was employed on the basis that he would work 37 hours per week. 他被雇用的条件是每周工作 37 小时。on a regular/daily/weekly etc basis Meetings are held on a regular basis. 会议会定期召开。
basisbasisbasesnoun (pluralbases)1the most important part or idea, from which something grows: Her notes formed the basis of a book.2the way something is done or organized: We meet on a regular basis (= often).