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  • [jīběnshàng]
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Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

基本上 [jīběnshàng]
  1. 1. Mainly; basically; substantially
    她离婚后基本上就很少和异性交往了。
    She has rarely associated with the other sex since her divorce.
  2. 2. In general.
    这个剧本基本上通过了审核。
    This script has basically passed examination.

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

基本上 [jīběnshàng]
  1. 1. 主要地
    许多老队员都已退役,目前基本上依靠年轻队员上场。
  2. 2. 大体上
    书稿到年底基本上可以完成。

Examples

这部电影基本上是好的。
This film is good on the whole.
情况基本上是健康的。
The situation is basically sound.
这台机器基本上没有什么磨损。
The machine shows scarcely any sign of wear and tear.
这件事基本上已经说定了。
The matter is as good as settled.
经过多年的努力,基本上完成了城乡一体化。
After years of hard work, we've basically accomplished the unification of town and country.
现在家庭基本上都是独生子女。
Currently, having one child is the norm for Chinese couples.
这个项目的收益很高,基本上是对本利。
The project is very profitable, with a profit margin as high as 100%.
国民收入的增长速度,基本上可以反映该国家国民经济的发展速度。
The growth rate of national income can usually reflect the development rate of the national economy.
这个剧本基本上通过了审核。
This script has basically passed examination.

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