Word · Frequency #2647
basically
根本上；本质上；基本上
in a fundamental or essential way; in essence; for the most part
- 1.
In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.
以基本、根本或基础的方式
- 2.
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
本质上；从根本上说
- 3.
Essentially; mostly; pretty much.
基本上；大体上；差不多。
- 4.
Used to refer to the most important or fundamental point that the speaker is making or to indicate a generalization or simplification; sometimes tending towards a meaningless filler word.
用于指代说话者所强调的最重要或基本的观点,或表示概括或简化；有时趋向于无意义的填充词
说到底；概括地说；其实；以基本、根本或基础的方式；本质上；从根本上说；基本上；大体上；差不多。；用于指代说话者所强调的最重要或基本的观点,或表示概括或简化；有时趋向于无意义的填充词
In use
Basically, the plan is simple: we save a little money every month and invest it.
I basically agree with you, though I have one small concern.
The movie was basically a love story set in the future.
He is basically dishonest
Basically, [clause]
用于引出核心事实或总结。
Basically, the project is on schedule.
基本上，项目是按计划进行的。
[Subject] basically [verb phrase]
强调动作或状态的本质。
The two systems basically work the same way.
这两个系统的工作方式基本相同。
It is basically [noun/adjective]
Connections
Collocations
- basically the same
- 基本相同
- The two proposals are basically the same.这两个提议基本相同。
- basically correct
- 基本正确
- Your answer is basically correct.你的答案基本正确。
- basically agree
- 基本同意
- We basically agree on the main points.我们在主要观点上基本同意。
- basically unchanged
- 基本不变
- The situation remains basically unchanged.情况基本保持不变。
- basically mean
- 基本上意味着
- What does that basically mean?那基本上意味着什么？
- basically simple
Learner notes
Memory Tip
‘basically’ = ‘basic’ + ‘ly’，意为‘基本上’。
Context & Register
通常用于日常对话和书面写作，属于中性表达，无特殊限制。
Grammar Note
口语中也可作话语标记，用于引出要点或总结性说明。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in -ically share a common spelling pattern, but their pronunciation varies. 'Basically' and 'practically' stress the first syllable, while 'specifically' stresses the second. The ending /ɪkli/ is unstressed in all cases. Be cautious not to assume rhyme from spelling alone.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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