backbone
US /ˈbæk.boʊn/
UK /ˈbæk.boʊn/
名词
1.
脊柱, 脊椎
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis, forming the main support of the body
示例:
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The human backbone is made up of 33 vertebrae.
人类的脊柱由33块椎骨组成。
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He injured his backbone in the accident.
他在事故中伤到了脊椎。
2.
骨气, 毅力, 决心
strength of character; firmness
示例:
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He showed real backbone in standing up to the bullies.
他在对抗恶霸时展现了真正的骨气。
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The team needs a leader with more backbone.
这支队伍需要一个更有骨气的领导。
3.
支柱, 骨干, 核心
the most important part of a system or organization, providing support for the whole
示例:
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Small businesses are the backbone of the economy.
小企业是经济的支柱。
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The internet's high-speed fiber optic cables form its main backbone.
互联网的高速光纤电缆构成了其主要骨干。
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