base

Describes something that is low in value, quality, or moral character; also used to refer to a foundation or starting point.

ruОписывает что-то низкое по ценности, качеству или моральным качествам; также используется для обозначения основы или отправной точки.esDescribe algo bajo en valor, calidad o cualidades morales; también se usa para referirse a la base o punto de partida de algo.frQualifie ce qui est de faible valeur, qualité ou moralité, ou ce qui sert de fondement ou de point de départ.deBeschreibt etwas von geringem Wert, niedriger Qualität oder moralisch verwerflich; bezeichnet außerdem die Grundlage oder den Ausgangspunkt.ptDescreve algo de baixo valor, qualidade ou caráter moral; também é usado para indicar a base ou o ponto de partida de algo.zh指价值、质量或道德上低劣的；也指基础、根本或起点。arيصف شيئًا منخفضًا في القيمة أو الجودة أو الأخلاق؛ كما يُستخدم للإشارة إلى الأساس أو نقطة الانطلاق.

1. Morally low or dishonorable C1 formal

   Lacking moral principles; contemptible or cowardly.

   • His base motives were revealed during the trial.
   • She was shocked by his base behavior towards his colleagues.
   • The politician's base lies were exposed by the media.

   ruНизкийesBajo, vil, despreciablefrmoralement bas, vildeNiederträchtigptBaixozh卑鄙arمنحط أخلاقياً

   Sinónimos: contemptibledebaseddegradeddespicabledishonorableignoblelowmeansordidvile

   Antónimos: dignifiedexaltedhonorableloftymoralnobleprincipledrighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Of low value or quality C1 formal

   Inferior in quality or value; not precious.

   • The coin was made of base metal, not silver.
   • They used base materials for the construction, leading to rapid decay.
   • Base metals like copper and zinc are widely used in industry.

   ruНизкопробныйesde baja calidadfrde basse qualité, vildeMinderwertigptDe baixa qualidadezh低劣的arواطئ القيمة

   Sinónimos: contemptibledebasedignobleinferiorlowmeanpoorshabbyvileworthless

   Antónimos: admirableelevatedexaltedhonorableloftynoblesuperiorworthy

• baser comparative form
• basest superlative form

A noun referring to a foundation, starting point, or main component upon which something is built, supported, or depends.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее основу, отправную точку или главный компонент, на котором что-то строится, держится или от которого зависит.esSustantivo que designa el fundamento, el punto de partida o el componente principal sobre el que algo se construye, se sostiene o del que depende.frNom désignant ce qui sert de fondement, de point de départ ou de composant principal sur lequel quelque chose se construit, repose ou dont cela dépend.deSubstantiv, das die Grundlage, den Ausgangspunkt oder den Hauptbestandteil bezeichnet, auf dem etwas aufbaut, ruht oder von dem etwas abhängt.ptSubstantivo que designa a parte principal ou o ponto de partida sobre o qual algo se apoia, se constrói ou do qual depende.zh名词，指事物的基础、出发点或主要组成部分，是某物建立、支撑或依赖的根本。arاسم يدل على الأساس أو نقطة الانطلاق أو المكوّن الرئيسي الذي يُبنى عليه شيء ما أو يقوم به أو يعتمد عليه.

1. Bottom support A2 formal

   The bottom part of an object that supports it and keeps it stable.

   • The lamp has a heavy metal base to prevent it from tipping over.
   • The statue stands on a marble base.
   • The base of the mountain is covered in dense forest.

   ruОснованиеesBase (parte inferior de apoyo)frBase (support inférieur)deUntergestellptBasezh底座arقاعدة

   Sinónimos: bottomfootfoundationpedestalplinthstandsupport

2. Main location B1 formal

   A place used as a center of operations or headquarters.

   • The company has its base in New York.
   • The military established a base near the border.
   • The research team set up a base camp at the foot of the glacier.

   ruБазаesBase (lugar principal de operaciones)frBase (lieu principal)deStützpunktptBasezh基地arقاعدة

   Sinónimos: campcenterheadquartershome basehubpoststation

   Antónimos: outpostsatellite

3. Foundation or starting point B1 formal

   The fundamental part or underlying principle of something.

   • Trust is the base of any strong relationship.
   • The theory provides a solid base for further research.
   • A good education forms the base for a successful career.

   ruОсноваesBasefrBase (fondement)deGrundlageptBasezh基础arأساس

   Sinónimos: basisbedrockcorefootingfoundationgroundworkrootsubstructuresupport

   Antónimos: crownpeaksummitsuperstructuretop

4. Chemistry B2 formal scientific

   A substance that can accept hydrogen ions or donate electrons, typically having a pH greater than 7.

   • Sodium hydroxide is a strong base.
   • The lab technician tested the pH of the base solution.
   • Acids and bases react to form salts and water.

   ruОснованиеesBase químicafrBase (chimie)deBaseptBasezh碱arقاعدة

   Sinónimos: alkali

   Antónimos: acid

5. Baseball A2 informal american sport

   One of the four corners of the baseball diamond that players must touch to score a run.

   • The runner slid safely into second base.
   • He hit a double and reached third base.
   • The pitcher threw the ball to first base to get the out.

   ruБазаesBase (béisbol)frBut (baseball)deBaseptBasezh垒arقاعدة

   Sinónimos: bagsack

• bases plural form
• bases' possessive plural form
• base's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing or using something as a foundation, starting point, or main support for an idea, argument, or system.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по установлению или использованию чего-либо в качестве основы, отправной точки или главной опоры для идеи, аргумента или системы.esVerbo que designa la acción de establecer o usar algo como base, punto de partida o apoyo principal para una idea, argumento o sistema.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'établir ou d'utiliser quelque chose comme fondement, point de départ ou appui principal d'une idée, d'un argument ou d'un système.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas als Grundlage, Ausgangspunkt oder Hauptstütze für eine Idee, ein Argument oder ein System festzulegen oder zu nutzen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de estabelecer ou usar algo como base, ponto de partida ou apoio principal para uma ideia, argumento ou sistema. Pode ser usado tanto no sentido de fundamentar algo em algo quanto no de ter como base ou localizar-se em determinado lugar.zh动词，表示以某事物为基础、起点或主要依据来建立、支持或发展（如观点、论证、系统等）。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على اتخاذ شيء ما أساسًا أو نقطة انطلاق أو سندًا رئيسيًا لفكرة أو حجة أو نظام، أو على إقامة شيء على أساس معين.

1. Establish foundation B1 formal

   To use something as the foundation or starting point for an idea, argument, or system.

   • The theory is based on years of research.
   • She based her decision on the available evidence.
   • The movie is based on a true story.

   ruОсновыватьesbasarfrFonder surdeGrundlage bildenptBasearzh以…为基础arأسس على

   Sinónimos: buildestablishfoundgroundpredicaterest

2. Locate or station B1 formal

   To place or establish something in a particular location.

   • The company is based in New York.
   • They based their headquarters in London.
   • The troops were based near the border.

   ruРасположитьesEstablecer, ubicar, asentarfrbaser, implanter, stationnerdeStationierenptInstalarzh安置arتأسيس أو إقامة في موقع

   Sinónimos: establishinstalllocateplacepositionpostsituatestation

• based past participle
• based past simple
• basing present participle
• bases third person singular