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backup

释义

backup

noun

UK /ˈbækʌp/

Word Forms

singular	backup
plural	backups

1
countable/uncountable people or equipment that can be used when extra help is needed
I’ve got my mother as a backup in case the babysitter cancels.
They realized that Sykes was armed, and radioed for backup.
a backup generator/crew
Synonyms and related words
Help
help
contribution
assistance
2
countable a copy of information on your computer that you make in case you lose the information
Remember to do regular backups.
a backup copy
Synonyms and related words
Computer files and documents and collections of computer data
access profile
archive
ASCII file
3
uncountable musicmainly Americanmusic that is played or sung to add to the main singer’s voice
Her sister goes on tour with her and sings backup.
a backup vocalist
Synonyms and related words
Types of music
acid house
acid jazz
ambient

backup

noun

US /ˈbækˌʌp/

Word Forms

singular	backup
plural	backups

1
countable a copy of information on your computer that you make in case you lose the information
Remember to do regular backups.
a backup copy
Synonyms and related words
Computer files and documents and collections of computer data
access profile
archive
ASCII file
2
countable/uncountable people or equipment that can be used when extra help is needed
I’ve got my mother as a backup in case the babysitter cancels.
They realized that Sykes was armed, and radioed for backup.
a backup generator/crew
Synonyms and related words
Help
help
contribution
assistance
3
an increase in the amount of something that happens when its normal flow is stopped
a backup in traffic
a backup of sewage into a building
Synonyms and related words
Too much, extra and more
too
exceptional
surplus
4
uncountable musicmusic that is played or sung to add to the main singer’s voice
Her sister goes on tour with her and sings backup.
a backup vocalist
Synonyms and related words
Types of music
acid house
acid jazz
ambient

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