() ( inˈdustrial base) the part of the economy of a country or an area that is related to producing goods in large quantities in factories （一国或地区的）制造业基地◆Finland's manufacturing base consists of the wood and paper industry, electronics, and other engineering. 芬兰的制造业基地囊括了木材与造纸业、电子业及其他机械工业。◆a strong/weak manufacturing base 强大／薄弱的制造业基地
a place where a company has one or more factories that produce goods in large quantities （某公司的）制造基地◆The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. 这家公司在欧洲设立了第一个制造基地。