How do you use "base" in a sentence?

The company's base is in Manchester. The film is based on a true story. Mix the paint thoroughly before applying to the base coat.

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Q: What does "base" mean?

The bottom or foundation; to use as a starting point As a noun, 'base' refers to the bottom part of something, a foundation, or a main location of operations (military base, database). As a verb, 'based on' means using something as a foundation. 'Base' can also be an adjective meaning morally low, though this usage is less common.

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Meaning: The bottom or foundation; to use as a starting point

基础，底部；以...为基础

base, fundamento; basar en

基礎、土台；基づく

기초, 토대; 근거하다

As a noun, 'base' refers to the bottom part of something, a foundation, or a main location of operations (military base, database). As a verb, 'based on' means using something as a foundation. 'Base' can also be an adjective meaning morally low, though this usage is less common.

作为名词，「base」指某物的底部、基础或主要运营地点（军事基地、数据库）。作为动词，「based on」意为以某物为基础。「base」也可以是形容词，意为道德低下，但这种用法不太常见。

«Base» como sustantivo se refiere a la parte inferior de algo, un fundamento o una ubicación principal de operaciones (base militar, base de datos). Como verbo, «based on» significa usar algo como fundamento. «Base» también puede ser un adjetivo que significa moralmente bajo, aunque este uso es menos común.

名詞として「base」は何かの底部、基礎、または主な活動拠点（軍事基地、データベース）を指します。動詞として「based on」は何かを基礎として使うことを意味します。「base」は道徳的に卑しいという形容詞にもなりますが、この用法はあまり一般的ではありません。

명사로서 'base'는 어떤 것의 아래 부분, 기초, 또는 주요 활동 거점(군사 기지, 데이터베이스)을 의미합니다. 동사로 'based on'은 어떤 것을 토대로 삼다는 뜻입니다. 'Base'는 도덕적으로 비열한이라는 형용사로도 쓰이지만, 이 용법은 드뭅니다.

Examples

The company's base is in Manchester.
公司的总部在曼彻斯特。
La sede de la empresa está en Manchester.
会社の本拠地はマンチェスターにあります。
회사의 본거지는 맨체스터에 있습니다.
The film is based on a true story.
这部电影是根据真实故事改编的。
La película está basada en una historia real.
この映画は実話に基づいています。
이 영화는 실화를 바탕으로 하고 있습니다.
Mix the paint thoroughly before applying to the base coat.
涂底漆之前要把油漆搅拌均匀。
Mezcla bien la pintura antes de aplicar la capa base.
下塗りの前にペンキをよく混ぜてください。
하도 칠을 하기 전에 페인트를 충분히 섞어 주세요.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'basis' meaning 'foundation, pedestal', from Greek 'basis' (a stepping, a base), from 'bainein' (to step, to go). The adjective sense meaning 'morally low' comes from a different Latin word, 'bassus' (short, low).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal