| 单词 | backbone |
| 释义 | backbone —backbone /ˈbæk.bəʊn/ aep /-boʊn/ noun (BONES) ► F0 [C] the line of bones down the centre of the back that provides support for the body: » She stood with her backbone rigid.→ SYNONYM SPINE(Cf. ↑spine) (BONE)Thesaurus+: ↑Bone structuresnoun [U] (STRENGTH) the backbone of sthF0 the most important part of something, providing support for everything else: » Farming is the backbone of the country's economy.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical supports and supporting , ↑Arches, columns and beamsThesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingF0 courage and strength of character: » [+ to infinitive] Will he have the backbone to tell them what he thinks?Thesaurus+: ↑Bravery |
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