basis/'beɪsɪs/

n. the starting point or the important part from which sth develops

n. 〖复bases/'beɪsiːz/〗 [C; U] 基础；基点：[basis of sth] The strange story forms the basis of the novel. 这个离奇的故事构成了这部小说的基础。

◇[basis for sth] The policy will provide a firm basis for future development. 这项政策将给未来发展提供坚实的基础。

构词base + is

常犯错误

✗ These stories have very little base in fact.

✓ These stories have very little basis in fact. 这些故事没有什么事实基础。

辨析base; basis