backbone
US /ˈbæk.boʊn/
UK /ˈbæk.boʊn/
1.
脊柱, 脊椎
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.
人類的脊柱由33塊椎骨組成。
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He injured his backbone in the accident.
他在事故中傷到了脊椎。
2.
骨氣, 毅力, 決心
strength of character; firmness
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He showed real backbone in standing up to the bullies.
他在對抗惡霸時展現了真正的骨氣。
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The team needs a leader with more backbone.
這支隊伍需要一個更有骨氣的領導。
3.
支柱, 骨幹, 核心
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.
小企業是經濟的支柱。
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The internet's high-speed fiber optic cables form its main backbone.
互聯網的高速光纖電纜構成了其主要骨幹。