1 basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adjective Learner's definition of BASIC
[more basic; most basic]
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: forming or relating to the most important part of something基础的;基本的 -
In this class, you will learn the basic principles of chemistry.在这节课上,你们将会学到化学的基本原理。
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At its most basic level, the book is about a father's relationship with his children.从根本上来说,这本书讲的是一个父亲和他的孩子们之间的关系。
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The basic difference between the two companies is their size.这两家公司的根本区别在于其规模。
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The organization fights for basic human rights [=the rights that all people should have] throughout the world.这个组织致力于在全世界范围内争取基本人权。
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These ingredients are a basic part of Thai cooking. = These ingredients are basic to Thai cooking.这些是做泰国菜的基本配料。
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rights that are basic to all human beings人类的基本权利
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: forming or relating to the first or easiest part of something初级的;初步的;最容易的 -
We're learning basic [=beginning] English.我们正在学习初级英语。
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basic reading, writing, and mathematics初级阅读、写作和数学
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She lacks even the most basic skills necessary for the job.她甚至缺乏做这份工作所必需的最基本技能。
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: not including anything extra基本的;没有任何附加成分的 -
That's just the basic salary without overtime or tips.这只是基本工资,不包含加班费或小费。
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The motel is comfortable but pretty basic: you get the necessities all right, but no luxuries.这个汽车旅馆舒适不过只有基本设施:必需的东西都有,但没有可供享受的东西。
2 basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ noun
plural basics
plural basics
Learner's definition of BASIC
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basics [plural] : the simplest and most important parts of something (such as a subject of study)基本要素
get/go back to (the) basics
: to return to a simpler way of doing something or thinking about something回归本原;返璞归真