🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

背景

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bèijǐng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Backdrop/ˈbæk.drɒp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"戏剧的背景非常引人注目。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A large piece of fabric or scenery hung at the back of a stage.

    "The theater's new backdrop created a stunning visual for the play."
  2. 2

    The setting or context in which events occur.

    "The political backdrop of the election influenced many voters' decisions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'backdrop' originates from the combination of 'back' and 'drop', referring to a painted cloth hung at the back of a stage. It emerged in the late 19th century, evolving from theatrical terminology to broader uses in various contexts.

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