base
base(基础,较具体:the base of a building = 建筑底部;knowledge base = 知识库)
foundation
foundation(基础,更强调「奠定/建立」的行为及其重要性:lay the foundation = 奠定基础;the foundations of democracy = 民主的基础,用于抽象概念)
The company built its success on a strong base of loyal customers who had trusted the brand for over thirty years.
公司建立在忠实客户的坚实基础上,这些客户信任这个品牌超过三十年。
Early childhood education is widely regarded as the foundation on which all subsequent academic achievement is built.
幼儿教育被广泛认为是所有后续学业成就得以建立的基础。