LEARNit Dictionary
background
noun
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
UK
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
US
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc.
پیشینه, سابقه
2
A2
the circumstances or past events that help explain why something is how it is; information about these
پیشینه, زمینه, سابقه
I'm including a little
background information
on the situation.
The book explains the complex
historical background
to the war.
The elections are taking place against a background of violence.
Our reporter can now provide more background on this story.
Can you give me more background on the company?
3
A2
the part of a picture, photograph or view behind the main objects, people, etc.
پسزمینه, پشتزمینه
a photograph with trees in the background
A shadowy figure is visible in the background of the scene.
The areas of water stood out against the dark background.
compare
foreground
4
A2
a position in which people are not paying attention to somebody/something or not as much attention as they are paying to somebody/something else
حاشیه, پشت صحنه, دور از نظر, خارج از دید
The camerawork, the
background music
and the locations all contribute to the mood of the film.
There was a lot of
background noise
.
background radiation
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press.
A piano was playing gently in the background.
Danger was always lurking in the background.
The issue has recently faded into the background.
After the first scene, his character is relegated to the background.
compare
foreground
5
a colour or design on which something is painted, drawn, etc.
پسزمینه, رنگ زمینه, نقش زمینه
The name of the company is written in red on a white background.
Most paintings look good against a neutral background colour.
6
used to refer to tasks or processes that the user is not actively working on at the present time
فعالیت در پسزمینه, روند پنهان
Programs can be left running in the background.
Find and kill unwanted background processes like viruses and trojans.