单词	backbone
释义	backbone noun back·​bone ˈbak-ˈbōn  -ˌbōn 1 : spinal column, spine 2 : something that resembles a backbone: such as a : a chief mountain ridge, range, or system b : the foundation or most substantial or sturdiest part of something c : the longest chain of atoms or groups of atoms in a usually long molecule (such as a polymer or protein) d : the primary high-speed hardware and transmission lines of a telecommunications network (such as the Internet) 3 : firm and resolute character 4 : spine sense 1c backboned ˈbak-ˌbōnd  adjective Synonyms chine spinal column spine vertebral column See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She is the backbone of the family. He showed some backbone by refusing to compromise his values. Recent Examples on the Web The backbone of the redesign is a handsome cool-color palette—think soft whites and grays—that contrasts nicely with pops of color, ranging from maroon to pink. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 The backbone of her sweat sessions is the Gaiam Essentials mat. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 6 July 2022 Mayor Adams has made refilling the city’s empty office buildings a key part of his pandemic recovery plan, aiming for a return to 2019, with full office buildings forming the backbone of the city’s economy. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 May 2022 Baltimore is one of several Amtrak stations in the Northeast Corridor — the backbone of the nation’s passenger rail infrastructure — that is in line for a major overhaul. Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2022 Star Trek, of course, has been a backbone of the company’s streaming strategy. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2022 The idea of platform-based, cooperative approaches can be applied to the manufacturing sector, particularly to German SMEs – the backbone of the country’s economy. Thomas Saueressig, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 And, make no mistake, in a country where housing is unaffordable everywhere for the average woman and there is no universal free childcare, reproductive autonomy is the backbone of women’s economic liberation. Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 18 June 2021 Community colleges are the backbone of the nation’s workforce. Matt Krupnick, USA Today, 3 June 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition backbone noun back·​bone ˈbak-ˈbōn  1 : the column of bones in the back enclosing and protecting the spinal cord : spinal column 2 : the strongest part of something He is the backbone of the family. 3 : strength of character Medical Definition backbone noun back·​bone -ˈbōn, -ˌbōn  1 : spinal column, spine 2 : the longest chain of atoms or groups of atoms in a usually long molecule (as a polymer or protein) backbone noun 1 as in spine a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal found the backbone of a fish lying on the beach Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance spine back vertebra chine spinal cord spinal column vertebral column 2 as in courage the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship it takes backbone to stand up to the kind of suffering that some cancer patients must endure Synonyms & Similar Words courage fortitude fiber courageousness guts grit stamina determination spunk bravery endurance nerve pluck constancy intestinal fortitude grittiness nerve tolerance stoutness resoluteness resolution purposefulness daring valor dauntlessness heart mettle fearlessness spirit brass forbearance sufferance audacity gallantry chutzpah boldness intrepidness gall temerity doughtiness greatheartedness hutzpah intrepidity effrontery hardihood hutzpa nerviness chutzpa cheek Antonyms & Near Antonyms spinelessness cowardice vacillation indecisiveness pusillanimity irresolution timidity cowardliness irresoluteness faintheartedness timorousness cravenness dastardliness See More
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