backbone
US /ˈbæk.boʊn/
UK /ˈbæk.boʊn/
1.
coluna vertebral, espinha dorsal
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis, forming the main support of the body
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The human backbone is made up of 33 vertebrae.
A coluna vertebral humana é composta por 33 vértebras.
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He injured his backbone in the accident.
Ele machucou a coluna vertebral no acidente.
2.
espinha dorsal, firmeza, caráter
strength of character; firmness
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He showed real backbone in standing up to the bullies.
Ele mostrou verdadeira espinha dorsal ao enfrentar os valentões.
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The team needs a leader with more backbone.
A equipe precisa de um líder com mais espinha dorsal.
3.
espinha dorsal, alicerce, base
the most important part of a system or organization, providing support for the whole
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Small businesses are the backbone of the economy.
Pequenas empresas são a espinha dorsal da economia.
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The internet's high-speed fiber optic cables form its main backbone.
Os cabos de fibra óptica de alta velocidade da internet formam sua principal espinha dorsal.