basically /ˈbeɪsɪkli/ adverb Learner's definition of BASICALLY
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: in a general or basic way大体上;基本上 —
used to say that something is true or correct as a general statement even if it is not entirely true or correct用于表示某事物虽然不完全真实或正确,但是大体上是真实或正确的 -
There are a few boring parts, but basically [=generally, for the most part], it's a very good book.虽然这本书有些部分比较无聊,但总的来说这是一本好书。
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She's basically a good kid.总的来说她是个好孩子。
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You're basically [=fundamentally] correct, but there's something you don't know.大体上来说你是对的,但有些情况你不了解。
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There are basically two types of people: those who like chocolate and those who don't.大体上来说有两类人:一类喜欢吃巧克力,一类不喜欢。
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a basically healthy person基本上健康的人
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Children basically learn to speak by listening to their parents.孩子们基本上是通过倾听父母学会说话的。
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All people are basically the same. = Basically, all people are the same.从根本上来说,所有人都一样。
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used to show that a statement is expressing the most important reason for something总的来说;从根本上说 -
“Why don't you like him?” “Basically, I think he's crazy.”“你干吗不喜欢他?”“说穿了吧,我觉得他是个疯子。”
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We'd like to buy a new car, but, basically, we just don't have enough money.我们想要买辆新车,但根本问题是:钱不够。
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[more basically; most basically] : in a simple way简朴地;简单地