Angličtina

background

gb/bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd/ us/bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd/
A2 Angličtina
~ 1500
Významy
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Podstatné jméno A2 entity
1

area behind main subject

The area behind the main person or thing in a picture or view.

Vzorec užití: [something] in the background
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'background' with 'backyard', but 'background' refers to what is behind something in an image or scene, not the outdoor area behind a house.
Synonyma
backdrop (Often used for theater or staged settings, less for casual photos.)
Antonyma
foreground (Refers to the part of a scene closest to the viewer, opposite of background.)
Kolokace
in the background |background noise |faded background
Témata
art |photography |visual_media |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • There was a mountain range in the background of the photo.
  • She could hear music playing softly in the background.
  • The logo appears against a blue background.
Učební příklady
  • There is a tree in the background.
  • I see a house in the background.
  • The man is standing with mountains in the background.
Podstatné jméno B1 entity
2

a person's history or experience

The education, work, and family history of a person.

Vzorec užití: [someone]'s background
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'background' with 'backdrop' when talking about people. 'Background' for people refers to their history, not scenery.
Synonyma
history (General term for past events; less specific to qualifications or upbringing.)
Antonyma
future (Refers to what is ahead rather than what is past.)
Kolokace
educational background |family background |professional background
Témata
biography |career |society |relationships |education |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • She has a background in engineering.
  • His family background influenced his career choices.
  • The job requires someone with a strong academic background.
Učební příklady
  • I have a background in teaching.
  • She comes from a rich family background.
  • He has a science background.
Podstatné jméno B2 entity
3

circumstances surrounding an event

The situation or facts that help explain an event or idea.

Vzorec užití: [something] against a background of [situation]
Synonyma
context (More general term for surrounding circumstances; may not imply history.)
Antonyma
foreground (Used figuratively to mean the most important or noticeable part, opposite of background context.)
Kolokace
against a background of unrest |historical background |political background
Témata
context |events |politics |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The talks took place against a background of rising tensions.
  • Understanding the historical background is essential to grasping the novel's themes.
  • The decision was made against a background of economic uncertainty.
Učební příklady
  • The story happens against a background of war.
  • We need to know the political background.
  • He told me the historical background of the city.
Podstatné jméno A2 entity
4

ambient noise in surroundings

Quiet sounds you can hear around you that are not important.

Vzorec užití: background [noise/music/sound]
Synonyma
ambience (Refers more generally to mood created by surroundings, not only sound.)
Antonyma
silence (Absence of any sound.)
Kolokace
background noise |background music |reduce background sound
Témata
sound |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • There was soft jazz playing as background music at the café.
  • I can't hear you clearly because of the background noise.
  • The hum of traffic formed a constant background sound.
Učební příklady
  • I like to play music as background noise.
  • There is loud background noise in this room.
  • I can hear birds as background sound.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
background
IPA
GB/bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd/
US/bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
back - ground (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (back)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: background
  • Plural: background, backgrounds
Příbuzná slova
Forms
backgrounds noun
Related words
backdrop noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
foreground noun
Výrazy

against a background of [something]

1
/əɡˈɛnst ə bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

happening with certain conditions as context

Happening while certain conditions or events are present.

Příklady
  • The speech was delivered against a background of political unrest.
  • The novel unfolds against a background of war and poverty.

background check

1
/bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd t͡ʃˈɛk/
fixed phrase

investigation into personal history

When someone looks at your past work, education, and records to check if information is true.

Příklady
  • All new employees must pass a background check.
  • The landlord ran a background check before renting the apartment.

in the background

1
/ˈɪn ðə bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd/
fixed phrase

behind or less noticeable

Behind something or not very noticeable compared to other things.

Příklady
  • In the photo, you can see mountains in the background.
  • He prefers to stay in the background and let others lead.

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