background
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) 不显著的位置; 幕後(尤用於以下示例)
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?
snapvt.& vi. 猛地咬住;呵斥;折断;
vt. 拍照;用子母扣扣;[棒球]快速传(球);拍…的快照;
n. (树枝等的)突然折断;严厉的话;突然的撕咬;尤指关上或断裂的声音)啪嗒声;
vi. 啪啪作响;(目光)闪耀;(牙齿等)咯咯作响;(精神)突然崩溃;
adj. 容易的;喀嗒一声扣下的;仓促的;
adv. 噼啪作响地;啪嗒一声;猛然;
normaladj. 正常的;正规的,标准的;[数学]正交的;精神健全的;
n. 正常,常态;标准;[数学]法线;