backcloth

US /ˈbæk.klɔθ/
UK /ˈbæk.klɔθ/
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背景幕布, 舞台背景

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

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The artist designed a beautiful backcloth for the play.
艺术家为这部剧设计了一幅美丽的背景幕布。
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The old theater still uses hand-painted backcloths.
那座老剧院仍然使用手绘的背景幕布。
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背景, 大环境

the background to an event or situation

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The economic crisis formed the backcloth to the political unrest.
经济危机构成了政治动荡的背景。
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Against a backcloth of ancient ruins, the modern city thrived.
在古老废墟的背景下，这座现代化城市蓬勃发展。
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