base upon

phrasal verb

base something on/upon something

单词	base-upon
释义	base upon phrasal verb base something on/upon something [usually passive] to use an idea, a fact, a situation, etc. as the point from which something can be developed以…为基础（或根据） What are you basing this theory on?你这理论的根据是什么？ be based on something The maps are based on satellite data.这些地图是根据卫星数据制作的。 His first novel was loosely based on his own experiences as a doctor. 他的第一部小说大致基于他自己作为医生的经历。 The local economy is largely based on tourism.当地经济主要依靠旅游业。 It was a decision based solely on scientific evidence.这是完全基于科学证据的决定。 see also based Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb closely firmly broadly …
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