base
US /beɪs/
UK /beɪs/
1.
base, fundamento
the lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported
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The statue stood on a marble base.
La estatua se alzaba sobre una base de mármol.
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He painted the wall with a white base coat.
Pintó la pared con una capa base blanca.
2.
base, fundamento
a conceptual or structural starting point for something
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The research provides a solid base for future studies.
La investigación proporciona una base sólida para futuros estudios.
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His argument had no factual base.
Su argumento no tenía base fáctica.
3.
base militar, campamento
a military station or camp
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The soldiers returned to their base after the mission.
Los soldados regresaron a su base después de la misión.
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The air force has several overseas bases.
La fuerza aérea tiene varias bases en el extranjero.
1.
vil, despreciable
lacking moral principles; ignoble or despicable
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His actions were utterly base and selfish.
Sus acciones fueron completamente viles y egoístas.
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He was accused of committing a base act.
Fue acusado de cometer un acto vil.