basis
/ˈbeɪsɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbeɪsɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbā-səs/ (ame, mw)
basis — 名詞
1. the pattern used for doing or organizing something, especially how often it happ
方式；形式
做事或安排的方式
the pattern used for doing or organizing something, especially how often it happens
The clinic checks blood pressure on a monthly basis.
這家診所以每月一次的方式檢查血壓。
on a ... basis for frequency
We hire extra drivers on a part-time basis each summer.
我們每年夏天都以兼職方式聘請額外司機。
on a part-time basis
The course runs on a small-group basis in the evening.
這門課晚上以小班形式進行。
Meals are served on a self-service basis in the hostel.
這間青年旅館以自助方式供應餐點。
Seats are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
座位是以先到先得的方式分配。
- 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
依據；基礎
支撐判斷或發展的根本
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.
檢驗結果讓醫師有充分依據調整藥物。
basis for + -ing
Her travel diary became the basis of the film's final scene.
她的旅行日記成了電影最後一幕的基礎。
basis of + noun
The bank said there was no basis for charging Mia extra fees.
銀行表示，沒有依據向 Mia 多收費用。
On what basis did the coach pick Leo for captain?
教練是根據什麼挑 Leo 當隊長？
The complaint had a factual basis in three witness statements.
這項申訴有三份證人陳述作為事實依據。
- 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.