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background

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Số nhiều: backgroundsQuá khứ: backgroundedPhân từ 2: backgroundedV-ing: backgroundingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word evokes a sense of depth and layering. It describes the foundation upon which a primary subject rests, whether that is a physical space in a painting or the invisible social and educational scaffolding that shapes a person's identity. It suggests a supporting role that allows the foreground to stand out. In professional or social contexts, it carries a connotation of legitimacy and preparation. When discussing a person's history, it refers to the cumulative weight of their past, implying that who they are now is a direct result of the hidden layers of their previous experiences.

Countable when referring to a specific person's history or a specific area of a picture. Uncountable when referring to the general environment or the overarching context of a situation.

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Danh từ

[someone][something]

The part of a scene or picture that is furthest from the viewer.

"The mountains are visible in the background of the photo."

Danh từ

[someone][something]

The total of a person's experience, education, and family history.

"The company prefers candidates with a strong technical background."

Danh từ

[someone][something]

The circumstances or events that lead up to a particular situation.

"The book provides the historical background of the conflict."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To provide a backdrop or supporting context for something else.

"The soft music backgrounds the dialogue in the movie."

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