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Meaning
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basis or grounds
Noun
The facts or principles upon which something is based or the reasons for a particular belief.
vi Bạn không có căn cứ nào để buộc tội anh ấy.
en You have no basis or grounds to accuse him.
Verb
To use a particular fact or principle as the foundation for an argument or a decision.
vi Họ căn cứ vào luật lệ để đưa ra quyết định cuối cùng.
en They based their final decision on the rules.
military base
A permanent structure or location used for housing military personnel and equipment for various operations.
vi Quân đội đã thiết lập một căn cứ mới ở biên giới.
en The army has established a new military base at the border.