backup
gb/bˈækˌʌp/ us/bˈækˌʌp/
A2
영어
~ 3200
의미
의미 0개
명사
A2
entity
1
Extra copy of computer data
A copy of computer files kept in case the originals are lost or broken.
사용 패턴：
make [a] backup
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'backup' with 'restore'; 'backup' is the copy you make, 'restore' is putting it back.
유의어
duplicate (General term for an exact copy, not limited to digital data.)
반의어
original (The primary version of the data, not a copy.)
연어
data backup
|cloud backup
|backup file
|automatic backup
|backup system
주제
technology
|computing
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
예문
- You should make a backup of your photos before upgrading your phone.
- The IT department runs a nightly backup of all company servers.
- I accidentally deleted the file, but luckily I had a backup stored on an external drive.
학습자용 예문
- I keep a backup of my work on a USB stick.
- He made a backup before changing the program.
- We have a backup of the report on the cloud.
명사
B1
entity
2
Replacement person or equipment
Someone or something ready to help or replace another if needed.
사용 패턴：
call for [backup]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'backup' with 'support' in general; 'backup' often implies readiness to replace or assist in urgent situations.
유의어
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone in a role, not always in emergencies.)
반의어
primary (The main person or resource used first.)
연어
call for backup
|police backup
|emergency backup
|backup generator
주제
work
|emergency
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The police officer called for backup when the suspect became aggressive.
- We have a backup generator in case of a power outage.
- She's the backup goalie for the team.
학습자용 예문
- The singer has a backup in case she is sick.
- We need backup to finish this job on time.
- The team has a backup player.
명사
B1
state
3
Blockage causing delay or buildup
When cars, people, or things cannot move because something is blocking the way.
유의어
jam (Informal term for a blockage, especially traffic.)
반의어
flow (Smooth and continuous movement without obstruction.)
연어
traffic backup
|sewer backup
|backup on the highway
주제
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- There was a huge traffic backup after the accident.
- A sewer backup flooded the basement.
- The festival caused a backup at the ticket gates.
학습자용 예문
- There is a traffic backup on this road.
- The pipe broke and caused a water backup.
- We had a backup at the airport check-in.
동사
A2
action
4
Make a duplicate of computer files
To make another copy of computer files so they are safe.
사용 패턴：
backup [files/data]
유의어
copy (General term for making another version of something; less specific about safety.)
반의어
delete (To remove data entirely without keeping a copy.)
연어
backup files
|backup data
|automatically backup
주제
technology
|computing
|business
|core_vocabulary
예문
- Don't forget to backup your work before shutting down.
- The software will automatically backup your photos every night.
- I need to backup my contacts before switching phones.
학습자용 예문
- Please backup your work now.
- I will backup my photos today.
- She backed up her phone data.
문법
기본형
backup
IPA
GB/bˈækˌʌp/
US/bˈækˌʌp/
음절 및 강세
backup （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (backup)
활용형
Noun
- Base: backup
- Plural: backup, backups
관련 단어
표현
backup plan
1/bˈækˌʌp plˈæn/
fixed phrase
Spare plan in case of failure
Another plan you can use if your first plan does not work.
예문
- We need a backup plan in case it rains on the wedding day.
- Always have a backup plan when traveling abroad.
call for backup
2/kˈɔl fɚ bˈækˌʌp/
fixed phrase
Ask for extra help urgently
To ask other people to come and help quickly, usually in emergencies.
예문
- The officer had to call for backup when the crowd got violent.
- We may need to call for backup if the project falls behind schedule.
backup generator
3/bˈækˌʌp d͡ʒˈɛnɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Spare power generator for outages
A machine that makes electricity when the main power stops working.
예문
- The hospital uses a backup generator during blackouts.
- The hospital's backup generator started automatically during the blackout.
- We installed a backup generator for emergencies.
- We installed a backup generator to protect the servers from power cuts.
- The school relies on a backup generator in the rainy season.