background
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/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
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/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
noun
A2
A person's family, education, and past experiences.
She has a strong background in science.
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The history or facts that help explain something.
The news report gave background on the event.
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The part of a picture behind the main things.
The mountains are in the background of the photo.
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A position where something is not noticed.
The problem stayed in the background for years.
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The color or pattern behind something.
The text is black on a white background.
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Tasks that happen without your attention.
The app updates in the background.
translation
A person's family, education, and past experiences.; The history or facts that help explain something.; The part of a picture behind the main things.; A position where something is not noticed.; The color or pattern behind something.; Tasks that happen without your attention.
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backgrounds