base, basis, foundation, (computer) platform ☊ 
nền tảng 
foundation like: nền tảng → →
die Basis ☊ 
cơ sở, cơ bản, nền tảng ☊ 
☊ Ich schlage vor, wir schenken ihr doch lieber etwas anderes. ☊ Em đề nghị, chúng ta tốt hơn nên tặng thứ khác. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1023) a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
The job would suit someone with a business background. ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
His arguments have a sound economic base. ☊ base ☊
your family background ☊ family ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd. ☊ mount ☊
an oil/gas platform ☊ platform ☊
a launch platform (= for spacecraft ) ☊ platform ☊
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley ☊ platform ☊
Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover. ☊ platform ☊
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). ☊ platform ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
a platform supported by concrete pillars ☊ support ☊
Shall I take a gift to my host family? ☊ take ☊