basic
adjective
uk/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/us/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/B1
simpleand notcomplicated, soabletoprovidethebaseorstartingpointfrom which something candevelop:
基础的，基本的；根本的I really need to get some basicfinancialadvice.我的确需要一些基础的金融方面的建议。
He only has a basiccommandofEnglish(= he onlyknowsthe mostimportantandsimplewords andexpressions).他只会说很基本的英语。
The basic(= mostimportant)problemis that they don'ttalkto each other enough.根本问题在于他们彼此不怎么说话。
It's the most basicmodel(= it only has the mostsimplefeatures).它只是个最基本的模型。
Thecrisishasledtopricerisesin basicfoodstuffs, such asmeat,cheese, andsugar.危机导致了肉、奶酪、糖等基本食品价格的上涨。
Synonyms
crude(SIMPLE)
elementary
foundationalformal
fundamental(BASIC)
inchoateliterary
roughand ready
rude(SIMPLE)old useorliterary
rudimentaryformal
simple(PLAIN)
undeveloped
unrefined
unsophisticated
basic knowledge, understanding, etc.
- basicI just need some basic information.
- elementaryI started an elementary-level art history course.
- fundamentalOne of the most fundamental principles of the rule of law is that one person cannot be punished for the actions of another.
- rudimentaryThey have only the most rudimentary grasp of the language.
- essentialWe have been able to determine the essential nature of a healthy diet.
- underlyingThe underlying idea is that having freedom is valuable.
slang disapproving
boringand notunusualorsurprisingin any way:
无趣的；单调的All themusicthey like is so basic.他们喜欢的音乐都很单调乏味。
basic pay, salary, wage, etc.UK(USusuallybase pay, salary, wage, etc.)
what apersonearnsbefore otheramountsofmoney, such aspaymentsforworkingextrahours, areadded:
基本工资Sheearnsa basicsalaryof £450Kperannum.她的基本年薪是45万英镑。
- Theylackbasicfoodstuffs, such asbreadandmilk.
- Thecoursegives you basicinstructionincarmaintenance.
- She'steachingme some basicdancesteps.
- Twice aweekthechildrenaretestedin basicmathematicalskillssuch asadditionandsubtraction.
- The basicfactsof thestoryarestartingtoemergethough thedetailsare stillunclear.
Crude and basic
- 101
- at bottomidiom
- backward
- backwardness
- bare
- crude
- elemental
- homespun
- inelegant
- inelegantly
- low-tech
- Mickey Mouse
- rudely
- rudeness
- rudimentary
- rustic
- rusticate
- rustication
- skeletal
- two-dimensional
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Tedious and uninspiring