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| /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ |
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| 1 | C the row of small bones that goes down the middle of your back 脊骨；脊柱 |
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| 2 | U the determination and strong personality that you need in order to do what is right or deal with a difficult situation 决心；毅力；骨气；勇气 |
| They wouldn’ t have the backbone to disagree with him. 他们不会有勇气与他争执。 |
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| - | the backbone of sth
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| the part of something that makes it successful or strong |
| 某事物的骨干 |
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| Ordinary volunteers form the backbone of most charitable organizations. 普通志愿者组成大多数慈善机构的骨干。 |
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