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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1369 COCA: 1402

background
background /ˈbækˌgraʊnd/ noun
plural backgrounds
background
/ˈbækˌgraʊnd/
noun
plural backgrounds
Learner's definition of BACKGROUND
1 
[count]
a  : the part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer : the part of a scene that is behind a main figure or object in a painting, photograph, etc.（绘画、照片等的）背景，后景
b  : a surface or color that is behind or around something (such as a printed design)底色；底子
2 
[singular]
a  : a position that attracts little attention幕后；不显眼的位置
b  — used to describe something that occurs without requiring attention while something else is also occurring后台；幕后
c  — used to describe something that is heard while something else is being listened to杂音；干扰声
3 
a  [count] : the events and conditions that help to explain why something happens : the situation in which something occurs（事情发生的）背景
— usually singular通常用单数
b  [noncount] : information needed to understand a problem or situation背景资料；背景信息
— often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
4 
[count] : the experiences, knowledge, education, etc., in a person's past经历；阅历；学历
— often used before another noun 常用于另一名词前
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1369 COCA: 1402

background

1 of 2

noun

back·​ground ˈbak-ˌ(g)rau̇nd How to pronounce background (audio)
often attributive
1
a
: the scenery or ground behind something
a picture of her son with mountains in the background
background scenery for the play
b
art : the part of a painting representing what lies behind objects in the foreground
dark shadows in the background of the painting
c
: an image that displays on a computer screen underneath the various available icons and windows
using a family photograph as her computer background
2
: an inconspicuous position
shy people who try to stay in the background
3
a
: the conditions that form the setting within which something is experienced
… set in a background of tropical luxuriance. Tom Marvel
b(1)
: the circumstances or events antecedent to a phenomenon or development
the economic background of the American Civil War
took place against a background of increasing tension
(2)
: information essential to understanding of a problem or situation
background information
c
: the total of a person's experience, knowledge, and education
comparing the candidates' backgrounds
ran a background check to make sure she had no criminal record
4
a
: intrusive sound or radiation (see radiation sense 2b) that interferes with received or recorded electronic signals
a recording with a lot of background noise
b
physics : a more or less steady level of noise above which the effect (such as radioactivity) being measured by an apparatus (such as a Geiger counter) is detected
especially : a somewhat steady level of radiation in the natural environment (as from cosmic rays)
5
: a level of computer processing at which the processor uses time not required for a primary task to work on an additional task compare foreground entry 1

background

2 of 2

verb

backgrounded; backgrounding; backgrounds

transitive verb

1
: to provide with background
… a richly backgrounded study of a silent movie star … Hollis Alpert
2
: to give less attention or emphasis to (something) : to place (something) in the background
Graham peoples her novel with genuine, endearing characters and keeps the grisly murders tactfully backgrounded … Publishers Weekly Reviews
Phrases
on background
: with the understanding that information offered for publication will not be attributed to a specific source
an official speaking on background

Synonyms

Noun

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background, setting, environment, milieu, mise-en-scène mean the place, time, and circumstances in which something occurs.

background often refers to the circumstances or events that precede a phenomenon or development.

the shocking decision was part of the background of the riots

setting suggests looking at real-life situations in literary or dramatic terms.

a militant reformer who was born into an unlikely social setting

environment applies to all the external factors that have a formative influence on one's physical, mental, or moral development.

the kind of environment that produces juvenile delinquents

milieu applies especially to the physical and social surroundings of a person or group of persons.

an intellectual milieu conducive to artistic experimentation

mise-en-scène strongly suggests the use of properties to achieve a particular atmosphere or theatrical effect.

a gothic thriller with a carefully crafted mise-en-scène

Example Sentences

Noun Objects in the foreground are drawn larger than those in the background. a photograph of a house with mountains in the background red letters printed on a white background An ethnic conflict that was simmering away in the background finally erupted into civil war. Let me provide you with some background on this problem.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The second question may require several economics degrees and a crystal ball to resolve; but there are plenty of clues in Truss's background and career to date to make a stab at the first. Rosa Prince, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 The app updates your location in the background at various intervals to minimize power use. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Merkel’s background was as remarkable as her rise to the central corridors of power. Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 How does your experience or background prepare you to be ‘the people’s lawyer’ in Massachusetts? Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 In the clip, Styles performs the hit against a glowing background shaped like a house, dressed in a white t-shirt with red hearts. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 Utah State wide receivers vs. Alabama cornerbacks -- Aggies coach Blake Anderson has an offensive background and has produced some of the nation’s most efficient passing offenses the past two seasons. Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 But the premiere first opens with some crucial background. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 2 Sep. 2022 More so than the allegations against the Rebecca actor, the series gives deeper background on the lineage of allegedly violent and troubled Hammer men. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022
Verb
The 2007 consent decree with the state didn’t explicitly mention a specific environmental standard, though Hirsch says the mandate was in effect for a cleanup to background levels. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Jacobs also supported the landmark bipartisan legislation that passed last month making modest changes to background checks. Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 The company also revamped its approach to background checks. Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, 14 July 2022 Senators are discussing a handful of policy proposals, including federal grants for states to establish and enforce red-flag laws, changes to background checks, and new spending on school safety and mental health services. Lindsay Wise, WSJ, 6 June 2022 The results fit into three buckets: background about the original theory from the mid-1960s, a 2016 research paper reviewing the theory 50 years later and more recent articles and posts explaining the original theory. Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 21 June 2022 On the Ranch's other website, there is no information on the horses or weight restrictions, just information on the services offered and background on the ranch itself. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 13 June 2022 Spooner-Gomez prepares in-house marketing with fliers about the student and their dish then shares background on the meals with faculty. Peggy Hernandez, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 Would background checks beyond those that already exist help? The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of background was in 1672

Phrases Containing background

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1369 COCA: 1402
background

noun¹

 1type of family, social class, etc. sb comes from出身ADJECTIVE | VERB + BACKGROUND | BACKGROUND + VERB | BACKGROUND + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤family家庭背景◇Can you tell me something about your family background?你能跟我說說你的家庭背景嗎？➤broad豐富的背景◇It is important to have a broad educational background.有豐富的教育背景很重要。➤different, diverse, mixed, varied, various不同的／多樣的／混雜的／各異的／各種各樣的背景◇We work with clients from diverse backgrounds.我們與背景複雜多樣的客戶打交道。➤similar相似的背景◇I think we get on well because we're from similar backgrounds.我想我們相處融洽是因為我們生活背景相似。➤privileged, wealthy有特權的／富有的背景▸➤deprived, disadvantaged, poor (especially BrE) 貧困的家境；下層社會的出身▸➤middle-class, upper-class, working-class中產階級／上層階級／工人階級背景➤solid, stable, strong堅實的／穩固的／強有力的背景◇She has a good solid background in management.她在管理方面具有堅實的背景。➤criminal犯罪背景◇She wanted to know about his criminal background.她想瞭解他的犯罪背景。➤engineering, military, musical, professional, scientific, technical工程／軍人／音樂／職業／科學／技術背景◇Children from a military background often move around a lot.出身軍人家庭的孩子會常常搬家。◇Even people with a technical background will struggle to understand some of the jargon.有些術語即便是有專業技術背景的人也要費很大勁兒才能理解。➤Christian, Jewish, Muslim, etc.基督教、猶太教、伊斯蘭教等背景▸➤class, cultural, ethnic, genetic, linguistic, racial, religious, social, socio-economic階級／文化／民族／遺傳學／語言學／種族／宗教／社會／社會經濟背景➤academic, educational學歷；教育背景◇Her academic background includes a degree in education.她的學歷中有一個教育學的學位。VERB + BACKGROUND➤come from, have出身於⋯家庭；有⋯背景◇He came from a very privileged background.他出身於特權家庭。➤be drawn from來自⋯背景◇The students are drawn from very mixed social backgrounds.這些學生來自多種不同的社會背景。BACKGROUND + VERB➤be in sth有⋯方面的背景◇Her background was in biology and medicine.她有生物學和醫學背景。BACKGROUND + NOUN➤check背景審查◇In the future, we will require background checks on airport employees.今後，我們會要求對機場職員進行背景審查。PREPOSITION➤from a background來自⋯背景◇children from deprived backgrounds來自貧困家庭的孩子➤with a background有⋯背景◇an economist with a background in business有從商經歷的經濟學家➤background in在⋯方面的背景PHRASES➤a range of backgrounds, a variety of backgrounds廣泛的／多樣化的背景
background

noun²

 2facts connected with a situation/an event現實環境ADJECTIVE | VERB + BACKGROUND | BACKGROUND + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤general大致的情況▸➤factual實際情況▸➤cultural, economic, historical, political文化／經濟／歷史／政治背景VERB + BACKGROUND➤describe, explain, give (sb), outline, provide (sb with)描述背景；解釋背景；（給某人）提供背景；概述背景◇The book provides the background to the revolution.這本書提供了這次革命的背景。➤form形成背景◇Those discussions formed the background to the decision.在那些討論的基礎上形成了這一決議。BACKGROUND + NOUN➤briefing, info (informal) , information, knowledge, reading背景簡介；背景信息；背景知識；背景閱讀材料◇background information on the country關於這個國家的背景資料PREPOSITION➤against the background以⋯為背景◇Against that general background, let me give you a more detailed view of current practice.這是整體的背景，下面讓我向你更詳細地介紹一下當前的做法。➤background to⋯的背景◇the technical background to the report該報告的技術背景➤background of⋯的背景◇the historical background of the project項目的歷史背景
background

noun³

 3part of a view/picture behind the main parts背後景物ADJECTIVE | VERB + BACKGROUND | BACKGROUND + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤black, blue, grey/gray, etc.黑色、藍色、灰色等背景➤dark暗色的背景➤neutral中性色背景VERB + BACKGROUND➤blend in with, match與背景融合／相配◇The wolves' coats turn white to match their snowy background.狼的皮毛變成白色，與白雪皚皚的環境融為一體。BACKGROUND + NOUN➤colour/color背景色◇Most paintings look good against a neutral background colour / color.大多數畫作在中性背景色下看起來較好。PREPOSITION➤against a/the background在⋯的背景下◇The areas of water stood out against the dark background.在黑暗背景下映襯出片片水域。➤in the background在背景中◇The mountains in the background were capped with snow.背景中的群山山頂覆蓋着白雪。➤on a/the background在⋯的背景上◇bright blue on a red background紅底襯托着亮藍
background

noun⁴

 4position in which sb/sth is not important/noticed不顯眼的位置VERB + BACKGROUND | BACKGROUND + NOUN | PREPOSITION VERB + BACKGROUND➤blend into, fade into, melt into, recede into, retreat into, slip into融入背景；淡入背景；退隱幕後◇The dispute over the new contract allowed her other problems to fade into the background.關於新合同的爭議使得她的其他問題都退居其次。◇He had learned how to melt invisibly into the background.他已學會如何不惹人注意地退居幕後。BACKGROUND + NOUN➤music, noise, radiation背景音樂；本底噪聲；本底輻射➤vocals背景聲樂部份◇Who did the background vocals on that track?那首歌的伴唱是誰唱的？➤distortion, hiss背景失真／噝噝聲◇The signal was very clear, with no background hiss or distortion.信號非常清楚，背景中沒有出現噝噝聲或失真現象。PREPOSITION➤in the background隱約地；在背景聲中◇There was a radio on in the background.隱約能聽到收音機的聲音。◇I could see my secretary hovering in the background.我看得見我的秘書在不被人注意的地方踱來踱去。◇He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant deal with the press.他寧願留在幕後而讓助手去應付媒體。

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