basic
'beisiknoun, adjective
A11,173rd most heard wordIn 122 of 2278 videos (5%)heard 193 timeslast on Oct 17, 2026
- n. a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use
- n. (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
- adj. pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
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- 18:40But I learned how to play the basic chords and how to sing.但我学会了弹基本的和弦和唱歌。How to Talk with Anyone: Master English Small Talk Conversation
- 11:46Instead of basic phrases, aim for smooth, natural, and more advanced language.与其使用基础短语，不如追求流畅、自然且更高级的表达。English SPEAKING Practice: Fluent Patterns: Common, Everyday Conversational English
- 24:20We said daily English is basic but essential because people use it all the time.我们说日常英语虽然基础但必不可少，因为人们一直在使用它。30 Minutes of Real Daily English Conversation | Improve Your English (A2–B1) | Listen & Learn
- 2:50I think the basic explanation I'll be able to give people who are totally unfamiliar is this is like an iPhone when it's closed, and like a small iPad when it's open.我想对于完全不了解的人，我能给出的基本解释是：它合上时就像一部 iPhone，展开时就像一部小 iPad。iPhone Duo: What We Missed!
- 5:05That right there is a basic conversation of how you would normally check into a hotel.刚才那是一个关于如何办理酒店入住的基本对话。What Would You Say at a Hotel? | English Speaking Challenge
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