backcloth

US /ˈbæk.klɔθ/
UK /ˈbæk.klɔθ/
"backcloth" picture
1.

pano de fundo, cenário

a painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

:
The artist designed a beautiful backcloth for the play.
O artista projetou um belo pano de fundo para a peça.
The old theater still uses hand-painted backcloths.
O antigo teatro ainda usa panos de fundo pintados à mão.
2.

pano de fundo, contexto

the background to an event or situation

:
The economic crisis formed the backcloth to the political unrest.
A crise econômica formou o pano de fundo para a agitação política.
Against a backcloth of ancient ruins, the modern city thrived.
Contra um pano de fundo de ruínas antigas, a cidade moderna prosperou.