basically
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2213 in the learning path
基本上；从根本上说
Definitions
adv. considering only the main facts or most important features
基本上；从根本上说
Example
The two recipes are basically the same, except for spices.
除了香料不同，这两份食谱基本一样。
Although delivery methods have changed, the purpose of public education remains basically the same across generations.
尽管教学方式发生了变化，公共教育的目的在代际之间仍基本相同。
Collocations
- basically the same
- basically sound
- basically means
Word family
- basic (adj.)
- basics (n.)
Synonyms
- essentially
- fundamentally
Usage tip
用于概括核心情况；不等于“几乎不”的barely。
FAQ
- What does basically mean?
- considering only the main facts or most important features
- How is basically pronounced?
- UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/, US /ˈbeɪsɪkli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
