basics

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

They will concentrate on teaching the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic. 他们将重点教授阅读、写作和算术的基本要点。

A strong community cannot be built until the basics are in place. 只有等到基本要素都已就位，一个牢固的社会才能建立。

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. …面包、牛奶等基本食品的供给。