| 释义 |
back·ground /ˈbækɡraʊnd/ n. | vt. | phr.
I n.
1. (画等的)后景；背景
As the curtain rises, a rustic festival is in progress in the background. 幕起时，一场乡村的节庆活动正在舞台后部进行着。
The election took place against a background of widespread unemployment. 那次选举是在失业普遍存在的情况下举行的。
I fully understand the background to his remarks. 我完全了解他说这些话的个中原因。
2. (纺织品等的)底子
a pattern of red flowers on a white background 红花白底的图案
3. 隐蔽的地方，不引人注目的地方
He has a lot of power, but likes to remain in the background. 他拥有很大的权力，可是宁愿退居幕后。
The shy girl kept in the background. 那个怕羞的女孩一直躲在不引人注意的地方。
The issue has faded into the background. 那个问题如今已不为人所注意。
4. 背景资料
I need more background (information) before I can help you. 我得先掌握更多的背景材料，然后才能帮助你。
do some background reading in an encyclopedia 阅读百科全书中的一些背景资料
5. 出身背景；(包括学历在内的)经历
He was a reporter by background. 他是记者出身。
people from worker and peasant backgrounds 工农出身的人们
I have not the technical background to understand the subject. 我缺乏理解这个课题的技术知识。
the right background for the job 适合担任这项工作的学历和经历
6. (配合某种活动的)背景音乐
The music was a fine background to dinner. 听着那种柔和的音乐进餐使人很愉快。
7. (干扰录音或无线电广播的)杂音；【物】本底，基底，背景
background noise 本底噪声
8. 【计】后台
II vt.
1. 作…的背景
the spire of a chapel backgrounded with crimson sunset 通红的晚霞衬托之下的教堂尖塔
2. 〈美口〉为…提供背景资料
Two books were consulted to background the story. 为了给故事提供背景资料查阅了两部书。
He has thoroughly backgrounded himself on his boss. 他已彻底掌握了老板的背景材料。
phr. for background 〈美〉供内部参考 What I said was for background. 我说的话是供内部参考的。For your background only. 仅供参考。 |