| 词组 | background |
| 释义 | background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/ noun 1. the kind of family that someone has, or the kind of work or education experience someone has hadadjectives/nouns + backgrounddifferent backgrounds The two women come from totally different backgrounds.social background Universities aim to attract students from a wide range of social backgrounds.ethnic/cultural/religious background (=which race, culture, or religion your family comes from) London has people from every ethnic background.class/socio-economic background (=the kind of class you come from) Smokers often come from poorer socio-economic backgrounds. | Class background is an important factor when it comes to jobs.a working-class/middle-class/upper-class background She came from a comfortable middle-class background and she had never had to deal with these problems.a poor/deprived/disadvantaged background (=from a poor family) The school has a high percentage of children from disadvantaged backgrounds. | His poor background made it more difficult for him to become a doctor.a wealthy/privileged background (=from a rich family) All the top jobs were taken by people from privileged backgrounds.family background Many kids lack a stable family background.professional background Managers can come from a wide range of professional backgrounds.educational/academic background The interviewer will ask you about your educational background and work experience.verbshave a background She has a scientific background, but is very interested in the arts.prepositionsfrom a ... background Young people from a wealthy background are more likely to go to university.a background in sth Students with a background in chemistry will probably find the course easier.phrasescome from a background Mark and I came from very similar backgrounds.a range of backgrounds People from a wide range of backgrounds go to watch football.2. the events and facts that explain why something happens in the way it does or why something is like it isverbsgive the background also provide the background formal The guide gives a detailed background to the history of the area.form the background The work I did in 2005 forms the background to this research.explain the background Let me explain the background to the decision.adjectivesthe historical/political background The article provides the historical background to the war.background + nounsbackground information/details He was able to give background information about the events leading up to the accident. | A visitors’ centre provides background details about the history of the abbey.background knowledge The students did not have any background knowledge of the subject.background reading This book is good background reading for anyone interested in military history.prepositionsthe background to sth The background to these concerns has been a deepening crisis in the economy.the background for sth His experiences during the war provided the background for much of his work.against a background of sth The decision was made against a background of political tension. |
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