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backstop

释义

backstop

noun countable

UK /ˈbækˌstɒp/

Word Forms

singular	backstop
plural	backstops

1
in baseball, a fence or screen behind the home plate that prevents the ball from leaving the field
The ball hit the backstop and bounced right back to the catcher.
Synonyms and related words
Sports fields and parts of sports fields
all-seater
the area
AstroTurf
2
another name for a catcher in baseball
He is expected to open next season as the Braves’ starting backstop.
Synonyms and related words
Baseball players, teams and competitions
the American League
backstop
ball game
3
something that can be used to solve problems after everything else has been tried
The central bank’s job is to act as a backstop to the banking system during times of market and economic stress.
Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that protects and defends
precaution
guardian
protector

backstop

noun countable

US /ˈbækˌstɑp/

Word Forms

singular	backstop
plural	backstops

1
in baseball, a fence or screen behind the home plate that prevents the ball from leaving the field
The ball hit the backstop and bounced right back to the catcher.
Synonyms and related words
Sports fields and parts of sports fields
alley
AstroTurf
backstop
2
another name for a catcher in baseball
He is expected to open next season as the Braves’ starting backstop.
Synonyms and related words
Baseball players, teams and competitions
All-Star game
the American League
backstop
3
something that can be used to solve problems after everything else has been tried
The central bank’s job is to act as a backstop to the banking system during times of market and economic stress.
Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that protects and defends
precaution
guardian
protector

backstop

verb transitive

UK /ˈbækˌstɒp/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	backstop
he/she/it	backstops
present participle	backstopping
past tense	backstopped
past participle	backstopped

1
to act as a final protection or guarantee
The banks’ risk-taking is ultimately backstopped by taxpayers.
They argue that renewables will always have to be backstopped with a conventional energy like natural gas.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save
2
to act as a goalkeeper in ice hockey
He backstopped Sweden to a gold medal at the world championship.
Synonyms and related words
To take part in a competition or game
play
race
meet

backstop

verb transitive

US /ˈbækˌstɑp/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	backstop
he/she/it	backstops
present participle	backstopping
past tense	backstopped
past participle	backstopped

1
to act as a final protection or guarantee
The banks’ risk-taking is ultimately backstopped by taxpayers.
They argue that renewables will always have to be backstopped with a conventional energy like natural gas.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save
2
to act as a goalkeeper in hockey
He backstopped Sweden to a gold medal at the world championship.
Synonyms and related words
To take part in a competition or game
play
race
meet

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