[jī chǔ]
（泛指事物发展的根本或起点） foundation; base; basis
economic base [basis]
经济基础
theoretical basis
理论基础
material base
物质基础
establish and develop our relations with other countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence
在和平共处五项原则的基础上， 同各国建立和发展关系
lay a foundation
打基础
lay solid foundations for increased production
为增产打下坚实的基础
build on past achievements
在已有的基础上前进
This is the basis on which our bilateral relations can and should continue to develop.
这是两国关系应得到继续发展， 并可能得到继续发展的基础。
（把建筑物、机器等的荷重传递给地基的结构） base; seat; groundwork; bottom; underpinnings; substruction; foundation; subbasement