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1. installation from which a military force initiates operations.
The special forces team launched their operation from a secret base deep in enemy territory, catching the enemy off guard. El equipo de fuerzas especiales lanzó su operación desde una base secreta profunda en el territorio enemigo, cogiendo al enemigo por sorpresa.
2. lowest support of a structure.
The base of the skyscraper was designed to withstand strong winds and earthquakes, ensuring the safety of the occupants. El fondo del rascacielos fue diseñado para resistir fuertes vientos y terremotos, lo que garantiza la seguridad de los ocupantes.
3. a place that the runner must touch before scoring.
In baseball, a player must reach home plate safely and touch all four bases (first base, second base, third base, and home plate) in order to score. En béisbol, un jugador debe llegar seguramente al plato de home y tocar todas las bases (primera base, segunda base, tercera base y plato de home) para anotar.
4. the bottom or lowest part.
The base of the mountain was shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see the trail below. El pie de la montaña estaba cubierto de niebla, lo que hacía difícil ver el sendero que estaba debajo.
5. (anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment.
The doctor examined the base of my brain to diagnose the cause of my severe headache. El médico examinó la base de mi cerebro para diagnosticar la causa de mi dolor de cabeza severo.
6. a lower limit.
The coach set a base of 10 points for the team to score, and they managed to reach it by halftime. El entrenador estableció un baremo de 10 puntos para que el equipo lo alcanzara, y lograron hacerlo antes de la mitad del partido.
7. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
The mathematician established a base of algebraic equations to build upon and solve complex problems in calculus. El matemático estableció una base de ecuaciones algebraicas para construir y resolver problemas complejos en cálculo.
8. a support or foundation.
The base of the statue was carved with intricate designs, providing a sturdy foundation for the rest of the structure. El base de la estatua fue tallada con diseños intrincados, proporcionando una fundación sólida para el resto de la estructura.
9. a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside.
The DNA molecule is composed of two complementary strands, each containing bases that pair with one another to form hydrogen bonds. El molécula de ADN se compone de dos hebras complementarias, cada una conteniendo bases que se parecen entre sí para formar enlaces de hidrógeno.
10. any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water.
The chemist carefully measured out a small amount of sodium base into the reaction mixture to ensure a precise reaction with the acid. El químico midió con cuidado una cantidad pequeña de base sodática en la mezcla reactiva para garantizar una reacción precisa con el ácido.
11. the bottom side of a geometric figure from which the altitude can be constructed.
In geometry, the base of an isosceles triangle is the side that serves as the foundation for the other two equal sides to meet. En geometría, la base de un triángulo isósceles es el lado que actúa como fundamento para que los otros dos lados iguales se encuentren.
12. the most important or necessary part of something.
The foundation of the company's success lies in its base of loyal customers, who have been with them for over a decade. El éxito de la empresa se basa en su base de clientes leales, que han estado con ellos durante más de una década.
13. (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place.
The decimal base is used universally for everyday calculations, but other bases like binary and hexadecimal have their own applications in computer programming. El sistema de numeración decimal se utiliza universalmente para los cálculos diarios, pero otros sistemas como el binario y el hexadecimal tienen sus propias aplicaciones en programación informática.
14. the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end.
The special forces team returned to their base after completing a successful reconnaissance mission in enemy territory. El equipo de fuerzas especiales regresó a su base después de completar una misión de reconocimiento exitosa en territorio enemigo.
15. a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups.
16. (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed.
The linguist examined the base of the word "unhappiness" to understand its root meaning and etymology. El lingüista examinó la raíz del palabra 'desdicha' para comprender su significado y etimología originales.
17. the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area.
The government has established a comprehensive base of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public transportation systems, to support the growing population. El gobierno ha establecido una base integral de infraestructura, incluyendo carreteras, puentes y sistemas de transporte público, para apoyar la población creciente.
18. the principal ingredient of a mixture.
The recipe calls for sugar to be the base of the cake, with flour and eggs added later. La receta exige que el azúcar sea la base del pastel, con harina y huevos agregados más tarde.
19. a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit.
The designer carefully crafted the base of the table to ensure it was sturdy and level, providing a stable surface for holding heavy objects. El diseñador cuidadosamente elaboró la base de la mesa para asegurarse de que estuviera sólida y nivelada, proporcionando una superficie estable para sostener objetos pesados.
20. (electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector.
The engineer carefully examined the base of the transistor to ensure it was functioning properly before installing it in the new circuit. El ingeniero examinó cuidadosamente la base del transistor para asegurarse de que funcionaba correctamente antes de instalarlo en el nuevo circuito.
