[詞彙 Q and A] base on, based on 和 on the basis of 的區別

2. be based on (passive 被動) 把…建立在某種基礎上

You can also say that “something is based on something” – this is the passive.

我們也可以使用base on的被動態—be based on，即A是基於B而來的。

Our conclusion is based on these findings.
我們的結論是基於這些發現。

The results are based on data from the over 10,000 trial participants.
結果是根據超過10,000名試驗參與者的數據得出的。

總結來說，「base on」這個表達有其主動和被動的使用方式，但並不存在「on the base of」或「basing on」這樣的用法。此外， 「based on」與「on the basis of」的不同，我們可以發現，它們在句子中的作用與修飾對象不同。「based on」主要用於修飾名詞，用以表達一種事物是基於另一事物之上。這種形容詞性的用法意味著它直接關聯到名詞，從而明確指出兩者之間的依賴關係。

例:

Discrimination (n.) based on disability (adjectival phrase) is illegal as well as unjust.
基於殘疾的歧視是非法的，也是不公正的。

These guidelines (n.) are based on our experience (adjectival phrase).
這些指導方針（名詞）是基於我們的經驗的。

The movie (n.) is based on a novel (adjectival phrase).
電影（名詞）是根據一本小說的。

In contrast, we do something on the basis of something else–that is, “on the basis of” is adverbial; it modifies a verb:

相比之下，「on the basis of」是副詞性的；它修飾動詞：

He was denied permission (verb phrase) on the basis of his criminal record (adverbial phrase).

他因為他的犯罪記錄而被拒絕許可。

Rates are adjusted annually (verb phrase) on the basis of the market index (adverbial phrase).

根據市場指數，費率每年調整一次。

They have been ranked (verb phrase) on the basis of their performance (adverbial phrase).

他們根據他們的表現被排名。

Mini Quiz:
Fill in the blanks with “based on,” “base on,” or “on the basis of.”

1. He was hired __________ his experience.
2. The plan was decided __________ our budget.
3. Stop discrimination __________ sex.
4. He always __________ his opinions on facts.

答案: because of, based on, on the basis of, bases

資料來源:

http://news.koolearn.com/bec/20120411/625177.html
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=2496023
http://www.englishforums.com/English/BasedOnOnTheBasisOf/wgrqv/post.htm
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/basis
http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/base_2