basic
adj
1 ~ (to sth) forming a base or starting-point; fundamental 基本的; 根本的; 基础的
argue from basic principles 从基本原则出发的争论
the basic vocabulary of a language, ie those words that must be learnt 一种语言的基本词汇(即必须掌握的语词)
These facts are basic to an understanding of the case. 这些事实是了解这一案件的重要依据.
2 simplest or lowest in level; standard 初级的; 基本的; 标准的
basic pay, ie without extras such as overtime payments 基本工资(不包括超时费等额外收入)
our basic requirements 我们的基本需求
My knowledge of physics is pretty basic, ie is only at the elementary level. 我的物理知识相当浮浅. BASIC (also Basic), abbr 缩写 = (computing 计) beginners´ all-purpose symbolic instruction code, a simple programming language 初学者通用符号指令代码(一种简单的程序设计语言).