Слово англійською: background

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Переклад background українською: задній план; фон, тло, непомітне становище, to stay in the ~ — залишатися в тіні, обстановка; місце дії, підоснова, підкладка, передумова, підготовка, освіта; кваліфікація, музичний супровід; шумове оформлення

Детальний опис

background

noun
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/

    family/education, etc.

  1. [countable] the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc.
    • somebody's ethnic/genetic/cultural background
    • somebody's family/educational background
    • The job would suit someone with a business background.
    • We come from very different backgrounds but we get on well.
    • background in something She has a background in journalism.
    • In the future, we will require background checks on airport employees.
    2.

    past

  2. [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the circumstances or past events that help explain why something is how it is; information about these
    • I'm including a little background information on the situation.
    • background to something The book explains the complex historical background to the war.
    • against a background of something The elections are taking place against a background of violence.
    • background on something Our reporter can now provide more background on this story.
    • Can you give me more background on the company?
    3.

    of picture/photo

  3. [countable, usually singular] the part of a picture, photograph or view behind the main objects, people, etc.
    • in the background a photograph with trees in the background
    • A shadowy figure is visible in the background of the scene.
    • against the… background The areas of water stood out against the dark background.
    compare foreground
    Synonyms environmentenvironmentsetting ▪ surroundings ▪ backgroundThese are all words for the type of place in which somebody/​something exists or is located.environment the conditions in a place that affect the behaviour and development of somebody/​something:
    • An unhappy home environment can affect children’s behaviour.
    • a pleasant working environment
    setting a place or situation of a particular type, in which something happens or exists:
    • The island provided an idyllic setting for the concert.
    surroundings everything that is around or near somebody/​something:
    • The huts blend in perfectly with their surroundings.
    background the things or area behind or around the main objects or people that are in a place or picture:
    • The mountains in the background were capped with snow.
    Patterns
    • in (a/​an) environment/​setting/​surroundings
    • (a/​an) new/​unfamiliar environment/​setting/​surroundings
    • somebody/​something’s immediate environment/​surroundings
    • (a) dramatic setting/​background
    Wordfinder
    • art
    • background
    • canvas
    • exhibition
    • foreground
    • frame
    • fresco
    • painting
    • portrait
    • watercolour
    Express Yourself Describing a pictureDescribing a pictureIn some exams, you have to describe what you see in a picture or photograph. Here are some useful phrases:
      • The picture shows a family gathered around a kitchen table.
      • This is a photo of a busy city street.
      • In the foreground, we can see a group of protesters.
      • In the background, there are some trees.
      • In the top left-hand corner, there's a child sitting alone.
      • On the right, someone is standing with a bunch of flowers in his hand.
      • In the cartoon, we can see two people looking at a newspaper headline.
      • The cartoonist has drawn the man to represent a typical businessman.
    4.

    less important position

  4. [singular] a position in which people are not paying attention to somebody/something or not as much attention as they are paying to somebody/something else
    • The camerawork, the background music and the locations all contribute to the mood of the film.
    • There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to).
    • background radiation
    • in the background He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press.
    • A piano was playing gently in the background.
    • Danger was always lurking in the background.
    • The issue has recently faded into the background.
    • After the first scene, his character is relegated to the background.
    compare foreground
    5.

    colour under something

  5. [countable, usually singular] a colour or design on which something is painted, drawn, etc.
    • on a… background The name of the company is written in red on a white background.
    • against a… background Most paintings look good against a neutral background colour.
    6.

    computing

  6. [singular] used to refer to tasks or processes that the user is not actively working on at the present time
    • in the background Programs can be left running in the background.
    • Find and kill unwanted background processes like viruses and trojans.
Idioms
merge into the background
  1. (of a person) to behave quietly when you are with a group of people so that they do not notice you
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basically
Переклад українською: в основному, по суті; у своїй основі
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