底数dǐshù 1.求一个数的若干次乘方时,这个数就是底数,如求ɑ,ɑ就是底数。{base; number in terms of which other numbers or logarithms are expressed. For example, ɑ is the base number in ɑ;}简称{abbr.}底{dǐ}。 2.事情的原委;预定的计划、数字等{ins and outs of sth.; prepared plan or number}: 心里有了~{know what's going on}|告诉你个~。{Here's a tip for you.}