baseline

noun

UK/ˈbeɪs.laɪn/
US/ˈbeɪs.laɪn/

Definitions of baseline noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    A line marking the boundary of a playing area in sports, such as the end line in tennis or a base path in baseball.

    (如網球場等)標示場地邊界的底線;(棒球)跑者沿著跑壘的路徑

    • She served the winning point from the baseline.

      她從底線發球贏得了關鍵分。

    • The player managed to save a shot near the baseline.

      球員在底線附近成功救球。

    • In the baseball game, the runner sprinted towards home plate along the baseline.

      在棒球比賽中,跑者沿著跑壘路徑衝向本壘板。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    A standard or point of reference against which subsequent measurements or comparisons can be made.

    (用於比較的)起始基準;基準線

    • We need to establish a baseline before we can assess progress.

      我們需要建立一個基準線,才能評估進展。

    • The baseline data for the study was collected in 2020.

      這項研究的基準數據是在2020年收集的。

    • The project's initial baseline was set at the starting budget.

      該專案的初始基準是根據起始預算設定的。