basic

• 描述某事物简单、基本，或是构成某事物的基础。

Describes something that is simple, fundamental, or forming the base of something.

1. Simple or fundamentalA2formal

   Forming an essential foundation or starting point; not complex or advanced.

   基本的

   • She learned the basic rules of grammar.
   • The course covers basic computer skills.
   • We need to understand the basic principles of physics.

   同义词basalcoreelementaryessentialfundamentalplainprimaryrudimentarysimpleunderlying

   反义词advancedcomplexcomplicatedelaboratesophisticated

2. Plain or unadornedB1informal

   Having only the simplest features; without extra or luxurious elements.

   基本的

   • The hotel room was basic but clean.
   • He prefers basic food without fancy sauces.
   • The design is very basic, just black and white.

   同义词austerebarefunctionalmodestno-frillsplainsimplespartanstarkunadornedunostentatious

   反义词elaboratefancyluxuriousornate

3. Unoriginal or predictableB2slangamerican

   Used informally to describe something that is stereotypical, unoriginal, or lacking in sophistication.

   普通

   • Her outfit is so basic, just jeans and a t-shirt.
   • That joke is basic; I've heard it a hundred times.
   • He's basic for only liking mainstream music.

   同义词conventionalformulaicgenericmainstreamordinaryplainpredictablestereotypicalunoriginal

   反义词creativeinnovativeoriginalsophisticatedunconventional

• 名词，指某一学科或活动的最基本、最简单的原理、要素或方面。

A noun referring to the fundamental principles, elements, or simplest aspects of a subject or activity.

1. Fundamental principlesB1formal

   The essential or fundamental facts or principles of a subject.

   基础

   • You need to learn the basics of mathematics before advanced calculus.
   • The course covers the basics of programming.
   • She mastered the basics of cooking in just a few weeks.

   同义词nuts and bolts

2. Simple or plain thingsB1informal

   Things that are simple, plain, or uncomplicated.

   基础

   • Let's stick to the basics and not overcomplicate things.
   • The restaurant serves only the basics: burgers, fries, and shakes.
   • He prefers the basics when it comes to fashion.

   反义词advancedcomplexcomplicatedsophisticated