Language Point 41

...and are the basis for enriching your relationships with others. (Para. 14)

basis: n. (pl.: bases)

1. foundation

The basis of their friendship was a common interest in sports.

他们友谊的基础是都爱好体育。

We judge a worker on the basis of his performance.

我们判断一个工人的基础是看他的表现。

2. the main part; base

The basis of his business is making watches but he also sells jewelry.

他的企业主要生产手表，同时也卖珠宝。

The money he got from his father was the basis for a new business.

从他父亲那里得到的钱是他做新生意的基础。

enrich: vt. 1. improve

Ordinarily, these "enriched" courses are kept for special students.

一般说来，这些"加深型"的课程是为特殊学生开设的。

2. make rich or richer

Many foreign words and phrases have enriched the English language.

许多外来词和短语丰富了英语。

An education enriches your mind.

教育丰富了你的思想。

relationship: n. 1. friendship or connection between people

social relationships

社会关系

2. connection

What is the relationship of clouds to rain?

云与雨之间是什么关系？