basics

1. N-PLURAL Thebasics of something are its simplest, most important elements, ideas, or principles, in contrast to more complicated or detailed ones. 基本要點

They will concentrate on teaching the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic. 他們將重點教授閲讀、寫作和算術的基本要點。

A strong community cannot be built until the basics are in place. 衹有等到基本要素都已就位，一個牢固的社會才能建立。

2. N-PLURAL Basics are things such as simple food, clothes, or equipment that people need in order to live or to deal with a particular situation. 基本生活用品

...supplies of basics such as bread and milk. …麪包、牛嬭等基本食品的供給。