background; setting; backing
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
stage backdrop; set decoration
formalUsed for theatrical, film and television production scenarios.
The backdrop of the drama stage is an ancient Jiangnan water town.
The film crew built the outdoor set overnight.
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The set design of this period drama restores the street scene of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty.
Blue stage lights are used to create a nighttime atmosphere for the backdrop.
The backdrop of this musical is dynamically displayed in real time via a projection screen.
noun
background (of a painting/photo)
Used for visual art and photography contexts.
The background of this portrait is a field of blooming sunflowers.
The photographer blurred the background to highlight the model's facial details.
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The background of this landscape painting is rendered with light ink to create a distant mood.
The background of this family photo is the living room of our home.
The advertiser adjusted the background color to match the product theme.
noun
historical/social context
formalUsed for academic, journalistic and analytical contexts.
To understand this Tang Dynasty poem, you must first learn about the historical context in which it was written.
The political context of this social incident is very complex.
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The author's upbringing context had a huge impact on his writing style.
This paper analyzes the living context of contemporary young people in detail.
Historical context is the key clue to understanding this war.
noun
backing; patronage
informalUsed in informal spoken contexts to describe hidden support or connections.
He speaks with a very tough tone, I'm afraid he has some backing.
This company must have official backing to get this project.
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This young actor got the lead role, does he have some kind of backing?
He gained a foothold in the business world with his family's backing.
Some officials abuse their power to get backing support for their relatives.