1
N‑COUNT
A
basin
is a large or deep bowl that you use for holding liquids, or for mixing or storing food. □
Place the eggs and sugar in a large basin.
□
…a pudding basin.
● N‑COUNT
A
basin
of
something such as water is an amount of it that is contained in a basin. □ [+ of
]
We were given a basin of water to wash our hands in.
2
N‑COUNT
A
basin
is the same as a
washbasin
. □
…a cast-iron bath with a matching basin and WC.
3
N‑COUNT
[oft in names] The
basin
of a large river is the area of land around it from which streams run down into it. □
…the Amazon basin.
4
N‑COUNT
[oft in names] In geography, a
basin
is a particular region of the world where the earth's surface is lower than in other places. [TECHNICAL
] □
…countries around the Pacific Basin.
5
N‑COUNT
[usu n N
] A
basin
is a partially enclosed area of deep water where boats or ships are kept.
ba|sis
◆◆◇ /be
I
s
I
s/ (bases
/be
I
siːz/)
1
N‑SING
[usu on
N
] If something is done on
a particular
basis
, it is done according to that method, system, or principle. □
We're going to be meeting there on a regular basis.
□
They want all groups to be treated on an equal basis.
□
I've always worked on the basis that any extra money would go into property.
2
N‑SING
[on
N
, N
that] If you say that you are acting
on
the
basis
of
something, you are giving that as the reason for your action. □ [+ of
]
McGregor must remain confined, on the basis of the medical reports we have received.
3
N‑COUNT
[usu sing] The
basis
of something is its starting point or an important part of it from which it can be further developed. □ [+ for
]
Both factions have broadly agreed that the U.N. plan is a possible basis for negotiation.
□ [+ of
]
…the sub-atomic particles that form the basis of nearly all matter on earth.
4
N‑COUNT
[usu sing] The
basis
for something is a fact or argument that you can use to prove or justify it. □
…Japan's attempt to secure the legal basis to send troops overseas.
□
This is a common fallacy which has no basis in fact.
COLLOCATIONS
basis
NOUN
1
adjective + basis
: annual, daily, hourly, monthly, weekly; interim, ongoing, permanent, temporary; full-time, part-time; case-by-case, first-come first-served; consistent, day-to-day, regular; voluntary
verb + basis
: form, lay, provide
ba
|sis point
(basis points
) N‑COUNT
[usu pl] In finance, a
basis point
is one hundredth of one per cent (.01%). [BUSINESS
]
bask
/bɑː
sk, bæ
sk/ (basks
, basking
, basked
)
1
VERB
If you
bask
in
the sunshine, you lie somewhere sunny and enjoy the heat. □ [V
+ in
]
All through the hot, still days of their holiday Amy basked in the sun.
□ [V
]
Crocodiles bask on the small sandy beaches.
2
VERB
If you
bask
in
someone's approval, favour, or admiration, you greatly enjoy their positive reaction towards you. □ [V
+ in
]
He has spent a month basking in the adulation of the fans back in Jamaica.
bas|ket
/bɑː
sk
I
t, bæ
s-/ (baskets
)
1
N‑COUNT
A
basket
is a stiff container that is used for carrying or storing objects. Baskets are made from thin strips of materials such as straw, plastic, or wire woven together. □
…big wicker picnic baskets filled with sandwiches.
□
…a laundry basket.
● N‑COUNT
A
basket
of
things is a number of things contained in a basket. □ [+ of
]
…a small basket of fruit and snacks.
2
N‑COUNT
[usu sing] In economics, a
basket
of
currencies or goods is the average or total value of a number of different currencies or goods. [BUSINESS
] □ [+ of
]
The pound's value against a basket of currencies hit a new low of 76.9.
