プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第３版)の解説
もとづく【基づく】
1 〔より所とする〕be based ((on)); be founded ((on))
- 税金は収入に基づく
Taxation is based on income. - あなたの議論は何に基づいているのか
On what do you base [found] your argument?／What is the basis of your argument? - 彼の指示に基づいて行動した
We acted in accordance with his instructions. - 給料は資格に基づいて支払われる
Wages are paid according to the qualifications of the employee. - 父の遺言に基づいて
under the provisions of my father's will
2 〔原因となって始まる〕
- それは彼の誤解に基づく
That comes [arises] from a misunderstanding on his part. - 単なるうわさに基づいたことだった
It originated in a mere rumor. - 彼の失敗は小心に基づくものと我々は考える
We attribute his failure to his timidity.