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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   background

   • IPA[ˈbakˌɡround]

   美式

   • n.
     the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a framework for it；the part of a picture or design that serves as a setting to the main figures or objects, or that appears furthest from the viewer

   • noun: background, plural noun: backgrounds

2. • 釋義

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a framework for it the house stands against a background of sheltering trees 同義詞 surrounding(s), backdrop, backcloth, framework, scene, ... 更多setting, surround, framework, in the distance, on the horizon反義詞 foreground, front
   • ▪ the part of a picture or design that serves as a setting to the main figures or objects, or that appears furthest from the viewer the background shows a landscape of domes and minarets the word is written in white on a red background
   • ▪ a position or function that is not prominent or conspicuous after that evening, Athens remained in the background 同義詞 behind the scenes, out of the public eye, out of the spotlight, out of the limelight, backstage, ... 更多inconspicuous, unobtrusive, unnoticed
   • ▪ used to describe tasks or processes running on a computer that do not need input from the user programs can be left running in the background
   • ▪ low-intensity radiation from radioisotopes present in the natural environment.
   • ▪ unwanted signals, such as noise in the reception or recording of sound.
   • 2. the circumstances or situation prevailing at a particular time or underlying a particular event the political and economic background background information 同義詞 circumstances, context, conditions, situation, environment, ... 更多milieu, scene, scenario, framework, atmosphere, factors, influences, lead-up
   • ▪ a person's education, experience, and social circumstances she has a background in nursing a mix of students from many different backgrounds 同義詞 social circumstances, family circumstances, environment, class, culture, ... 更多tradition, upbringing, rearing, experience, record, history, past, training, education, grounding, knowledge, qualifications, credentials, curriculum vitae