base词组,隐喻,短语

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basebase[beɪs]'base sth on sth (also 'base sth upon sth more formal) 1.■to use or have an idea, an experience, etc.as the point from which sth can be developed以概念(或经验等)为…的基础(或根据):The novel is based on a true story.这部小说是根据一件真事创作的。She is basing the prosecution case on the evidence of two witnesses.她是依照两名目击者的证词提起诉讼的。What’s the design based on? 这一设计的蓝图是什么？The report has been based upon inaccurate information.这份报告所依据的情报不准确。Sue’s knowledge of Japan was based only on what she had read in books.休对于日本的了解仅限于书本知识。[OBJ]decision,theory,design,opinion, etc.2.■[NOTE]Base sth on/upon sth is often used in the passive. base sth on/upon sth 常用于被动语态。[G]v+n/pron+prep