background noun ⇨background (sb's family background)⇨context (the historical background)⇨environment (the mountains in the background)background
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➡ See also the entry for family3另見family條第3義background ♦︎ record ♦︎ past ♦︎ history ♦︎ upbringing ♦︎ track record ♦︎ life historyThese are all words for the things that sb has done or the things that have happened to sb before now.這些詞均表示曾經做過或經歷過的事。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb has a background / record / history / track record of sth◆sb has a background / record / track record in sth◆a / an proven / impressive / excellent / poor record / track record◆a religious / working class / middle class background / upbringing◆a colourful / chequered history / past◆sb's criminal background / record / past / history◆sb's medical record / history◆your background / upbringing prepares you for / gives you sth■background [countable] the details of a person's life before now, especially concerning their family, education and experience出身背景;學歷;經歷◆sb's family / social / cultural / educational / class background某人的家庭/社會/文化/教育/階級背景◆The classes are designed for students with a background in history or theology.這些課程是爲有歷史或神學知識的學生設計的。◆The job would suit someone with a business background.這項工作適合有商務經驗的人。◆We are from very different backgrounds but we get on very well.我們的出身很不一樣,但相處融洽。ⓘ You can also talk about the background to an event or situation. * background也可表示事件或事態的背景。 see also background ⇨ context■record [singular] the facts that are known about sb/sth's past behaviour, character or achievements(有關過去的)事實;記錄;功過◆The report criticizes the government's record on housing.報告批評政府在住房問題上的所作所爲。◆The airline has a good safety record.這家航空公司的安全情況一向很好。◆He has an impressive record of achievement.他所取得的各項成就令人贊歎。■past [countable, usually singular] a person's life or career before now(某人)過去的經歷(或事業)◆We don't know anything about his past.我們對他的過去一無所知。◆She didn't tell them about her boyfriend's criminal past.她沒跟他們提起男友犯過罪。ⓘ Past can also be used to talk about an aspect of a place before now. * past也可表示某個地方昔日的一個側面◆The country still suffers as a result of its colonial past.該國昔日曾爲殖民地,至今仍深受其害。■history [singular] a record of sth happening frequently in the past of a person, family or place; the set of facts that are known about sb's past(某人的)經歷;家族史;(某地的)沿革◆He has a history of violent crime.他有暴力犯罪的前科。◆There is a history of heart disease in my family.我家有家族心髒病史。◆The area has a history of subsidence problems.該地區的地面沉降是個老問題。■upbringing ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ [singular, uncountable] the way in which a child is cared for and taught how to behave while it is growing up撫育;養育;培養◆She had had a very sheltered upbringing.她在備受呵護中長大。◆He was a Catholic by upbringing.他受家庭熏陶,從小就是個天主教徒。■ˈtrack record [singular] all the past achievements, successes or failures of a person or organization(個人或組織的)業績記錄◆As a company we have a proven track record in catering.我們公司有令人信賴的宴席承辦業績記錄。◆Britain has a poor track record in foreign language teaching.英國外語教學的成績乏善可陳。■ˌlife ˈhistory [countable] all the events that happen in the life of a person, animal or plant生平;(生物的)生活史◆He sat at the bar and told me his whole life history.他坐在吧台旁,對我談起自己一生的經歷。◆The aim of the project is to study the life histories of insects.該項目旨在研究昆蟲的生活史。