单词 | basis |
释义 | basis basis // noun (plural bases //)
ACCRUALS BASIS, CASH BASIS
1 [sing.] the reason why people take a particular action: They employed him on the basis of his experience rather than his qualifications. The buyout offer was rejected on the basis that the sum was too low.
2 [sing.] the way things are done, organized or arranged: He was only employed on a temporary basis. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis (= considering each situation separately).
3 [C, usually sing., U] the important facts, ideas or events that support sth and that it can develop from: Marketing strategy is likely to form the basis for discussions at next month's conference.
4 [sing.] the number that is used to calculate sth from: On a three-year accounting basis, losses were €1.5 bn for the year.
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