basis
/ˈbeɪsɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbeɪsɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbā-səs/ (ame, mw)
basis — noun
1. the pattern used for doing or organizing something, especially how often it happ
the pattern used for doing or organizing something, especially how often it happens
The clinic checks blood pressure on a monthly basis.
on a ... basis for frequency
We hire extra drivers on a part-time basis each summer.
on a part-time basis
The course runs on a small-group basis in the evening.
Meals are served on a self-service basis in the hostel.
Seats are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
- method
focuses more on the exact steps used to do something
- system
suggests a larger organized set of rules or parts
- arrangement
broader and often used for agreements between people or groups
文法句型
on a daily basis
on a regular basis
on a voluntary basis
on a part-time basis
用法筆記
Most common after on a and an adjective, especially for frequency, work arrangements, or service rules. Distinguish from sense 2, which gives supporting facts or reasons rather than the way an activity is set up.
常見錯誤
2. the facts, ideas, or reasons that a decision, belief, or new piece of work is bu
the facts, ideas, or reasons that a decision, belief, or new piece of work is built on
The lab results gave doctors a strong basis for changing the medicine.
basis for + -ing
Her travel diary became the basis of the film's final scene.
basis of + noun
The bank said there was no basis for charging Mia extra fees.
On what basis did the coach pick Leo for captain?
The complaint had a factual basis in three witness statements.
- foundation
often sounds slightly more formal and can be both literal and figurative
- grounds
usually focuses more narrowly on reasons for an action or belief
- principle
stresses a rule or belief, not supporting facts
文法句型
basis for something
basis of something
basis in something
on the basis of something
用法筆記
Often followed by for, of, or in when you name what is being supported. Distinguish from sense 1, which is about a working pattern or arrangement rather than supporting reasons or facts.