背景 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- backstory noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
Senses
背景 is used for these senses in English:
- background Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
- background (computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.
- backstory The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
background — full definition
- noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- noun A person's history, education, or experience.
- adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
- verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.
backstory — full definition
- noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
- noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.