base

base
[beɪs] 1. n; c
1) (bottom) [of post, tree] 底部 [dǐbù]

the base of the cliffs — 悬崖的底部; [of cup, vase] 底座 [dǐzuò]

2) (layer) [of paint, make up] 底 [dǐ]

Use this paint as a base before you varnish. — 在你上清漆前,先用这种漆作为底漆。

3) (BASEBALL) 垒 [lěi]
4) (basis) 根基 [gēnjī]
5) (centre) (military) 基地 [jīdì]

an army base — 军事基地; (for individual, organization) 总部 [zǒngbù]

The company has its base in London. — 该公司的总部设在伦敦。

2. vt

* to base sth on or upon sth — 以某物作为某物的根据 [yǐ mǒuwù zuòwéi mǒuwù de gēnjù]

3. adj; (liter)
[+ mind, thoughts] 卑鄙的 [bēibǐ de]

* to be based on sth — 以某物为根据

* to be based at — [+ troops, employee] 以...为基地

* I'm based in London — 我长驻伦敦


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