base

• Описывает что-то низкое по ценности, качеству или моральным качествам; также используется для обозначения основы или отправной точки.

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

1. Morally low or dishonorableC1formal

   Lacking moral principles; contemptible or cowardly.

   Низкий

   • 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.

   Синонимыcontemptibledebaseddegradeddespicabledishonorableignoblelowmeansordidvile

   Антонимыdignifiedexaltedhonorableloftymoralnobleprincipledrighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Of low value or qualityC1formal

   Inferior in quality or value; not precious.

   Низкопробный

   • 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.

   Синонимыcontemptibledebasedignobleinferiorlowmeanpoorshabbyvileworthless

   Антонимыadmirableelevatedexaltedhonorableloftynoblesuperiorworthy

• Существительное, обозначающее основу, отправную точку или главный компонент, на котором что-то строится, держится или от которого зависит.

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

1. Bottom supportA2formal

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

   Основание

   • 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.

   Синонимыbottomfootfoundationpedestalplinthstandsupport

2. Main locationB1formal

   A place used as a center of operations or headquarters.

   База

   • 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.

   Синонимыcampcenterheadquartershome basehubpoststation

   Антонимыoutpostsatellite

3. Foundation or starting pointB1formal

   The fundamental part or underlying principle of something.

   Основа

   • 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.

   Синонимыbasisbedrockcorefootingfoundationgroundworkrootsubstructuresupport

   Антонимыcrownpeaksummitsuperstructuretop

4. ChemistryB2formalscientific

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

   Основание

   • 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.

   Синонимыalkali

   Антонимыacid

5. A2informalamericansport

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

   База

   • 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.

   Синонимыbagsack

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по установлению или использованию чего-либо в качестве основы, отправной точки или главной опоры для идеи, аргумента или системы.

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.

1. Establish foundationB1formal

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

   Основывать

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

   Синонимыbuildestablishfoundgroundpredicaterest

2. Locate or stationB1formal

   To place or establish something in a particular location.

   Расположить

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

   Синонимыestablishinstalllocateplacepositionpostsituatestation