base on

basare su, fondare su

Usare fatti o idee come fondamento di un’opinione, una decisione o una conclusione.

In inglese semplice: To use facts or ideas as the reason for an opinion, decision, or conclusion.

• I based my answer on the facts.
• What do you base that opinion on?
• Their decision was based on the latest figures.

Come si usa: base something on something (We base our decisions on reliable evidence.); be based on something (Her conclusion is based on recent research.)

Sinonimi: ground in, found on

Espressioni comuni: base something on evidence, base something on facts, base something on research

basare su, trarre da

Creare una storia, un film o un’altra opera partendo da un’opera esistente o da fatti reali.

In inglese semplice: To create a story, film, or other work using another work or real events as its starting point.

• This film is based on a book.
• She based her story on a real journey.
• Was the main character based on someone you knew?

Come si usa: base something on something (She based the play on her childhood experiences.); be based on something (The film is based on a popular novel.)

Sinonimi: derive from, adapt from

Espressioni comuni: base something on events, base something on history, base something on something