background — the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
Korean meaning: 배경, 뒷배경
Korean pronunciation: 백-그라운드 (강세: 백)
Example Sentences
- My cat always photobombs my video calls from the background.
- Despite his humble background, he became a successful entrepreneur.
- The app runs quietly in the background, eating up my battery like a hungry monster.
background
NOUN//ˈbækɡraʊnd//
the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation
The model poses while mountains form the background scenery
The playground background reveals the underground!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기에 'back(뒤)'과 'ground(땅, 기반)'이 합쳐져서 만들어진 단어로, 원래는 회화에서 그림의 뒷부분을 가리키는 용어였다가 점차 다양한 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat always photobombs my video calls from the background.”
“Despite his humble background, he became a successful entrepreneur.”
“The app runs quietly in the background, eating up my battery like a hungry monster.”
“Could you provide some background on why the meeting was cancelled?”
“I tried to look professional on Zoom, but my messy room background gave me away.”
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