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单词 backbone
释义

backbone

UK /ˈbækˌbəʊn/

Word Forms

singularbackbone
pluralbackbones

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable the row of small bones that goes down the middle of your back
    Synonyms and related words

    Bones and joints in the body
  2. 2
    uncountable the determination and strong personality that you need in order to do what is right or deal with a difficult situation

    They wouldn’t have the backbone to disagree with him.

    Synonyms and related words

    Determination and ambition

phrases

the backbone of something

backbone

US /ˈbækˌboʊn/

Word Forms

singularbackbone
pluralbackbones

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable the row of small bones that goes down the middle of your back
    Synonyms and related words

    Bones and joints in the body
  2. 2
    uncountable the determination and strong personality that you need in order to do what is right or deal with a difficult situation

    Martha will do whatever Walter tells her, she has no backbone.

    Synonyms and related words

    Determination and ambition

phrases

the backbone of something
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