- [singular] on a … basis
the way things are organized or arranged; how often something happens 基准；准则；方式 We are in contact on a regular basis. 我们定期联系。 to be employed on a permanent/temporary/part-time basis 被长期/临时/兼职雇用 Fatal accidents occur on our roads on a daily basis. 致命事故每天都在我们的道路上发生。 on a day-to-day/weekly/monthly basis 每天/每周/每月 Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 申请将逐案考虑。 All members of the committee work on a voluntary basis. 委员会的所有成员都在自愿的基础上工作。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- regular
- annual
- daily
- …
- on a… basis
- [singular]
the reason why people take a particular action 原因；缘由 - on the basis of something
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. 她因资历适合而获选中担任这项工作。 We made our decision on the basis of the information we had. 我们依据掌握的情况作出了决定。 - on the basis that…
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. 有些影片因暴力镜头过多而被查禁。 On what basis will this decision be made? 将基于何种原因作出这一决定呢？
Synonyms reasonreason- explanation
- grounds
- basis
- excuse
- motive
- justification
- pretext
- reason a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done; a fact that makes it right or fair to do something:
He said no but he didn’t give a reason. 他说不行，但没有说明原因。
- explanation a statement, fact or situation that tells you why something has happened; a reason given for something:
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. 最可能的解释是他的飞机晚点了。 She left the room abruptly without explanation. 她未作解释就突然离开了房间。
- grounds (rather formal
) a good or true reason for saying, doing or believing something: 指说、做或相信某事的充分理由、根据： You have no grounds for complaint. 你没有理由抱怨。
- basis (rather formal
) the reason why people take a particular action: 指原因、缘由： On what basis will this decision be made? 将基于何种原因作出这一决定呢？
- excuse a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour; a good reason that you give for doing something that you want to do for other reasons:
Late again! What’s your excuse this time? 又迟到了！你这次有什么借口？ It gave me an excuse to take the car. 这使我有理由开车去了。
- motive a reason that explains somebody’s behaviour:
There seemed to be no motive for the murder. 这起谋杀案看不出有什么动机。
- justification (rather formal
) a good reason why something exists or is done: 指事物存在或做某事的正当理由： I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases. 我看不出还能提出什么理由来加税了。
grounds or justification? 用 grounds 还是 justification？ - pretext (rather formal
) a false reason that you give for doing something, usually something bad, in order to hide the real reason: 指为掩盖做某事（通常为不好的事）的真正理由而找的借口、托辞： He left the party early on the pretext of having to work. 他借口有事要处理，早早离开了聚会。
- (a/an) reason/explanation/grounds/basis/excuse/motive/justification/pretext for something
- the reason/motive behind something
- on the grounds/basis/pretext of/that…
- (a) good/valid reason/explanation/grounds/excuse/motive/justification
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- whole
- consistent
- factual
- …
- on the basis of
- basis for
- on the basis of something
- [countable, usually singular, uncountable]
the important facts, ideas or events that support something and that it can develop from 基础；要素；基点 The basis of a good marriage is trust. 美满婚姻的基础是信赖。 - basis for something
This article will form the basis for our discussion. 这篇文章将作为我们讨论的基点。 The initial talks were intended to provide a basis for negotiations. 最初的会谈旨在为谈判提供基础。 - as a/the basis for something
These results will serve as a basis for more detailed research. 这些结果将作为更详细研究的基础。 Their advice is used as a basis for decision-making. 他们的建议被用作决策的基础。 - basis in something
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. 这一理论似乎没有事实根据。
Synonyms basisbasis- foundation
- base
- basis [usually sing.] a principle, an idea or a fact that supports something and that it can develop from:
This article will form the basis for our discussion. 这篇文章将作为我们讨论的基点。
- foundation [C, U] a principle, an idea or a fact that supports something and that it develops from:
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. 尊重和友爱是婚姻的牢固基础。 The rumour is totally without foundation (= is not based on any facts). 这谣传毫无事实根据。
basis or foundation? 用 basis 还是 foundation？ - base [usually sing.] an idea, a fact or a situation from which something is developed:
His arguments have a sound economic base. 他的论点有充分的经济上的根据。
- a/the basis/foundation/base for/of something
- a secure/solid/sound/strong/weak basis/foundation/base
- to form the basis/foundation/base of something
- to be without basis/foundation
Extra ExamplesThe proposal provides a sound basis for a book. 这个选题文案是一本书的可靠基础。 The whole basis for your argument is false. 你的论点的整个依据都是错误的。 These allegations have no basis in fact. 这些说法没有任何事实根据。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- firm
- solid
- sound
- …
- form
- provide
- basis for
- have no basis in something
Word Originlate 16th cent. (denoting a base or pedestal): via Latin from Greek, ‘stepping’. Compare with the noun base.