base upon
phrasal verbbase 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.
这些地图是基于卫星数据的。 - His first novel was loosely based on his own experiences as a doctor.
他的第一部小说大致是根据他自己当医生的经历写成的。 - The local economy is largely based on tourism.
当地经济主要以旅游业为基础。 - It was a decision based solely on scientific evidence.
这是一个完全基于科学证据的决定。
Collocations Dictionaryadverb- closely
- firmly
- broadly
- …
- What are you basing this theory on?