backdrop
backdrop
noun
noun
- a painted cloth hung at the back of a theatre stage as part of the scenery
（剧院舞台上的）背景幕
■(figurative)the setting or background for a scene, event, or situation
(喻)背景
the conference took place against a backdrop of increasing diplomatic activity.
会议是在外交活动日益频繁的背景下召开的。
- [with obj.]lie behind or beyond; serve as a background to
位于…后面；位于…远处；做…的背景
the rolling hills that backdropped our camp.
我们营地后面连绵起伏的群山。
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