basically

adv.

1. 大体上；基本上
   in the most important ways, without considering things that are less important
   1. Yes, that's basically correct.
      对，基本正确。
   2. The two approaches are basically very similar.
      两种方法其实差不多。
   3. There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
      虽然出现过一些问题，但这基本上仍不失为一个好系统。
2. 总的说来；从根本上说
   used when you are giving your opinion or stating what is important about a situation
   1. Basically, there's not a lot we can do about it.
      总的说来，我们对此做不了很多事。
   2. He basically just sits there and does nothing all day.
      他根本就是一天到晚坐在那儿无所事事。
   3. And that's it, basically.
      说穿了，就是这么回事。

1. ADV 主要地；基本上
   You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
   1. This gun is designed for one purpose—it's basically to kill people...
      这种枪只有一个用途——就是用来杀人。
   2. Basically I think he would be someone who complemented me in terms of character.
      我基本上认为他是在性格上和我互补的人。
2. ADV 大致说来；从根本上来讲
   You use basically to show that you are describing a situation in a simple, general way, and that you are not concerned with less important details.
   1. Basically you've got two choices...
      大致说来，你有两个选择。
   2. It's basically a vegan diet...
      从根本上来讲，这是严格的素食主义饮食。
   3. Battery charging systems remain basically the same as those in use half a century ago.
      电池充电系统和半个世纪前基本上没什么区别。

1. This gun is designed for one purpose — it's basically to kill people
   这种枪只有一个用途——就是用来杀人。
2. Basically I think he would be someone who complemented me in terms of character.
   我基本上认为他是在性格上和我互补的人。
3. Basically you've got two choices
   大致说来，你有两个选择。
4. It's basically a vegan diet
   从根本上来讲，这是严格的素食主义饮食。
5. Battery charging systems remain basically the same as those in use half a century ago.
   电池充电系统和半个世纪前基本上没什么区别。
6. He's basically bullshitting.
   他基本上是在胡扯。
7. She started using chat lines basically for someone to talk to.
   她打进聊天热线主要是想找个人说话。
8. Honey is basically a compound of water, two types of sugar, vitamins and enzymes.
   蜂蜜基本上是水、两种糖、几种维生素和酶的混合物。
9. The official report basically exonerated everyone
   官方报道基本上宣布所有人无罪。
10. She was basically fenced in by what the military wanted to do
    军旅事务使她基本上无法脱身。
11. Gilding the lily of what is basically a romantic comedy, the director falls a little short of his best mark.
    这基本上是一出浪漫喜剧，这位导演却画蛇添足，没有发挥出他的最佳水平。
12. We're basically over the hump. We've got an economy that's likely to grow next year even more than it did in 1992.
    我们基本上渡过了难关。我们明年的经济增长速度甚至可能会超过1992年。
13. The tune is basically the same as the old one, but considerably jazzed up.
    调子基本还是老调子，但已在很大程度上转变为爵士乐风格。
14. There are basically two types called, in layman's terms, blue and white asbestos.
    基本上有两种，用外行话说就是青石棉和白石棉。
15. If the examination shows your company enjoys basically good health, read on
    要是审查表明你们公司的运营状况基本良好，请继续往下读。
16. Their medical problems are basically physical in origin
    他们的病症主要是由于身体原因引起的。
17. Basically the system ought to have worked
    其实这套系统本应发挥作用的。
18. Although the car is basically sound, I was worried about certain areas
    尽管这辆汽车基本状况良好，我还是担心一些地方不够安全。
19. A car's starter is basically an electric motor.
    汽车的启动装置基本上是个电动机。
20. Basically, the article can be summarized in three sentences
    这篇文章基本上可以概述为3句话。
21. As far as I can tell, Jason is basically a nice guy
    据我所知，贾森算得上是个好人。
22. The situation is basically sound.
    情况基本上是健康的。
23. It's basically all right.
    大面上还过得去。
24. What he said is basically true, though a bit exaggerated.
    他说的基本是真的，只是稍有发挥。
25. Basically I agree with your plan.
    基本上我同意你的计划。
26. It is basically nice.
    基本上是好的。
27. It has been found to be basically true.
    情况基本属实。
28. This is basically a one-step operation.
    这基本上是一个单步操作。
29. They have basically strengthened and completed the framework system of the forestry standard.
    基本健全和完善了林业标准框架体系。
30. I basically think this is a clear sign for the central government.
    基本上我认为这对中央政府是一个清晰信号。

adv

1. in essence
   1. He is basically dishonest
   2. the argument was essentially a technical one
   3. for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person

   Synonym:    fundamentallyessentially