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backdrop

/ˈbækˌdrɑp/

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1 · noun

the scenery behind a performance or the setting of an event

背景幕布；背景

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The old harbor provides a striking backdrop for the outdoor concert.
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古老的港口为露天音乐会提供了醒目的背景。
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Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌdrɑp/

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