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n.背景,后台,不重要或不引人注目的地方或位置

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/'bækgraʊnd; `bæk,ˇraund/
n
1 [sing] part of a view, scene or description that forms a setting for the chief objects, people, etc 背景. Cf 参看 foreground.
2 [sing]
(a) inconspicuous position (used esp in the expressions shown) 不显着的位置; 幕後(尤用于以下示例)
*be/be kept/stay in the background, ie not in the centre of public attention 在[保持在/留在]幕後(避开公众的注意).
(b) [attrib 作定语] unobtrusive 不明显的
*background music 背景音乐; 配乐. Cf 参看 foreground.
3 (a) [sing] conditions and events surrounding and influencing sth 围绕并影响某事物的情况和事件
*These political developments should be seen against a background of increasing East-West tension. 分析这些政治形势时, 应考虑到东西方关系正日趋紧张.
* [attrib 作定语] background information 背景资料.
(b) [C] person's social class, education, training, etc 人的社会阶层、学历、资历等
*He has a working-class background. 他是工人阶级出身.
(c) [U] information that is needed to understand a problem, etc (为了解某问题等所需的)资料
*Can you give me more background on the company's financial position? 你能向我多提供一些有关该公司财务状况的资料吗?

background


n
[C]
someone's family, education, previous work etc
 Steve has a background in computer engineering.
 Students with a background in chemistry will probably find the course easier.
It's important to understand other people, people from different backgrounds .
 people from different ethnic and social backgrounds
 Cultural background might account for some of the variations noted in the studies.
the educational background of top executives
They told me everything there was to know about the child's family background .
a program that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds
[U and C]
the situation or past events that explain why something happens in the way that it does
background to
 Without knowing the background to the case, I couldn't possibly comment.
against a background of sth
 The peace talks are being held against a background of increasing violence.
background information/details/data etc
 The author included a new chapter of background material for the second edition of the book.
[C usually singular]
the area that is behind the main thing that you are looking at, especially in a picture
 The background looks a little out of focus.
in the background
 In the background you can see a few of my old college friends.
[C]
the pattern or colour on top of which something has been drawn, printed etc
 red lettering on a white background
in the background
someone who keeps or stays in the background tries not to be noticed
 The President's advisors are content to remain in the background.
[U and C]
the sounds that you can hear apart from the main thing that you are listening to
in the background
 In the background I could hear the sound of traffic.
 All of the background noise made it difficult to have a phone conversation.
COLLOCATES for sense 1
have a background (in something)
with a background (in something)
(be/come) from different backgrounds
social background
cultural background
educational background
ethnic background
family background
class background
deprived/disadvantaged background (=not having many advantages)
privileged background (=having many advantages)
working-class/middle-class background

1. While this eliminates risk and helps to insure that the man and woman will be similar in background and outlook, the theory is that the personalities of the couple provide enough differences to make the relationship interesting.
    虽然这种做法排除了风险,也有助于确保男女双方有相同的背景和观点,但从理论上来说,是夫妻个性方面的差异才使得婚姻关系引人入胜。

2. The ideas that we have about marriage are part of our cultural background; they are part of our basic beliefs about right and wrong.
    我们对婚姻所持有的观念是我们文化背景的一部分;这些观念也是我们基本的是非观的一部分。

3. Diamond necklaces and rings had been beautifully arranged on a background of black velvet.
    金刚钻项链和戒指华丽地布置在乌黑的丝绒上.

4. Diamond necklaces and rings had been beautifully arranged on a background of black velvet.
    钻石项链、戒指漂亮地陈列在黑色丝绒上面。

5. As part of our cultural background, beliefs about marriage can be as different as the cultures of the world.
    作为我们文化背景的一部分,婚姻观念就像世界各地的文化一样是形形色色的。

6. Against that background, Agatha Mbogo began her political career.
    在这种背景下,阿加莎·姆波戈开始了她的政治生涯。

7. Parents who wanted to find a spouse for their son or daughter asked a marriage counselor (媒人) to find someone with the right qualities, including age and educational background.
    想为自己的子女寻找配偶的父母请媒人找一个包括年龄和教育程度等条件相配的人。

8. Often they are locals trying to make extra money rather than licensed taxi operators who have passed safety training or a background check.
    通常,他们是想赚些外快的当地人,而不是经过安全训练、受过背景考察、持有运营执照的出租车驾驶员。

9. Invariably the background was the same: dirt and poverty, and very uncomfortable.
    无论住在哪儿,情况都一样:肮脏、贫穷,极其不舒适。

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