basic
basic
ba∙sic / ˈbesɪk ; ˈbeɪsɪk /
◙adj
1. forming the most important or most necessary part of something
• 基础的，基本的，根本的;
--› basics :
»thebasic principlesof chemistry
化学的基本原理
»Thebasic ideais simple.
基本思想很简单。
»basic research
基础研究
»basic information
基本信息
▪ [+to]
»medical techniques basic to the control of infection
控制感染最基本的医疗技术
2. at the simplest or least developed level
• 基本的，最简单的，最初级的;
--› basics :
»thebasic skillsof programming
编程基本技巧
»Their knowledge is very basic.
他们所掌握的知识是相当初级的。
»The farm lacks evenbasic equipment.
这个农场连最基本的设备都没有。
3. basic salary / pay / pension etc, the amount of money that you are paid before any special payments are added
• 基本工资/底薪/基本养老金等:
»On top of the basic salary there are numerous other benefits.
除了基本工资外还有许多其他的福利。
4. [only before noun] basic rights, needs etc are ones that everyone needs or should have
• 〔权利、需要等〕最基本的，起码的:
»basic human rights
基本的人权
»poor families unable to meet their basic needs
连最基本的需要都得不到满足的贫困家庭
