在科技英语中，特别是在论文题目中，“基于”出现的频次比较高。在多年的英文编辑工作实践中，笔者经常发现有些作者不能正确翻译“基于”，例如，“基于神经网络的煤层气藏随机建模”被译成“Stochastic simulation of coalbed methane reservoir base neural network”，其正确翻译应为“Stochastic simulation of coalbed methane reservoir based on neural network”或“Neural network-based stochastic simulation of coalbed methane reservoir”。由此可看出，“基于”的翻译一般有两种：一种是“based on”，而另一种是“based-”。

例一：

基于Web2.0的个人信息环境研究

Personal information environment based on Web2.0

或Web2.0-based personal information environment

例二：

基于地质预报的煤巷顶板事故防治研究

Prevention of Coal Roadway Roof Accidents based on Geological Forecast Technology

或Geological Forecast Technology-based Prevention of Coal Roadway Roof Accidents

例三：

基于统一强度理论的条带煤柱设计

Design of strip coal pillar based on the unified strength theory

或Unified strength theory-based design of strip coal pillar

例四：

基于能量理论的煤岩体破坏电磁辐射规律

EME rules during coal and rock mass failure based on energy theory

或Energy theory-based EME rules during coal and rock mass failure