- basics (of something)
the most important and necessary facts, skills, ideas, etc. from which other things develop 基本因素（或原理、原则、规律等） the basics of computer programming 计算机编程概要 This range of books for young children covers basics like the alphabet and numbers. 这一系列儿童读物涵盖了字母和数字等基础知识。
Extra ExamplesThe book covers the basics of massage. 这本书包括了按摩的基础知识。 The important thing is to get the basics right. 重要的是把基本的东西弄清楚。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + basics- grasp
- know
- learn
- …
- get the basics right
the simplest and most important things that people need in a particular situation 基本设施；基本需要 Some schools lack money for basics like books and pencils. 有些学校缺少资金购买书本、铅笔之类的基本用具。 It's best to stick to basics when planning such a large party. 筹划这么大型的聚会最好着眼于基本的东西。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + basics- grasp
- know
- learn
- …
- get the basics right
Idioms
go/get back to basics
to think about the simple or most important ideas within a subject or an activity instead of new ideas or complicated details 回归本原；返璞归真 Managers should get back to basics and examine the kind of products people really want. 管理层应当回归根本，认真考虑人们真正需要什么样的产品。 It's time our education system got back to basics. 我们的教育制度该回归到基础上了。