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The abcs of Meaning in English

expression

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈeɪˌbiˌsiz/ /ˈəv
thuh AY-bee-seez uhv
ðə, ði/ /ˌeɪˌbiːˈsiːz/ /ˈɒv
thee AY-bee-SEEZ ov

释义

The most basic and important parts or principles of something; the essential things you need to know at the beginning.

用法与细微差别

Used in informal and educational contexts. Always refers to the basics or foundations of a subject (e.g., 'the ABCs of cooking'). Don't use it for complex topics unless talking about their fundamentals. Often used as 'learn the ABCs of' or 'know the ABCs of'.

例句

Before you start, you should learn the ABCs of first aid.

basic

He knows the ABCs of computers but nothing more.

basic

Let's go over the ABCs of good manners.

basic

He's teaching his kids the ABCs of saving money.

natural

If you don't know the ABCs of cooking, you might burn the food.

natural

Any beginner class will cover the ABCs of the subject first.

natural