英语词汇“backbone”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

backbonenoun

uk/ˈbæk.bəʊn/us/ˈbæk.boʊn/

backbone noun (BONES)

[ 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

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Bone structures

acetabular
acetabulum
acromial
acromioclavicular
acromion
breastbone
coccyx
endoskeleton
iliac
ilium
intercarpal
intercondylar
interosseous
kneecap
sacroiliac
sacrospinous
sacrotuberous
sacrum
sagittal
trapezium

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backbone noun (STRENGTH)

the backbone of sth

the most important part of something, providing support for everything else:

Farming is the backbone of the country's economy.

[ U ] courage and strength of character:

[ + to infinitive ] Will he have the backbone to tell them what he thinks?

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Physical supports and supporting

bearing
bolster
bookend
buoy
burden
buttress
cantilever
groan
pile
pillar
rafter
runner
scaffold
scaffolding
shore
shore sth up
skid
stem
stilt
underpin

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Backing, supporting & defending

Bravery

单词	backbone
释义	Contents noun (2) backbone (BONES) backbone (STRENGTH) Contents noun (3) backbone (BODY PART) backbone (IMPORTANT PART) backbone (CHARACTER) Contents noun (2) backbone (1) backbone (2) English American Business backbonenoun uk/ˈbæk.bəʊn/us/ˈbæk.boʊn/ backbone noun (BONES) [ 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 Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Bone structures acetabular acetabulum acromial acromioclavicular acromion breastbone coccyx endoskeleton iliac ilium intercarpal intercondylar interosseous kneecap sacroiliac sacrospinous sacrotuberous sacrum sagittal trapezium See more results » backbone noun (STRENGTH) the backbone of sth the most important part of something, providing support for everything else: Farming is the backbone of the country's economy. [ U ] courage and strength of character: [ + to infinitive ] Will he have the backbone to tell them what he thinks? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Physical supports and supporting bearing bolster bookend buoy burden buttress cantilever groan pile pillar rafter runner scaffold scaffolding shore *shore sth* up skid stem stilt underpin See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Backing, supporting & defending Bravery backbonenoun us/ˈbækˌboʊn/ backbone noun (BODY PART) [ C ] your spine backbone noun (IMPORTANT PART) [ U ] the part of something that provides strength and support: Newcomers are now the backbone of this team. backbone noun (CHARACTER) [ U ] strength of character or bravery: The delegates had enough backbone to reject the proposal. backbonenoun [ C, usually singular ] uk/ˈbækbəʊn/us the backbone (of sth) the most important part of something: Small businesses are truly the backbone of the economy. Imaginative ideas may form the backbone of your progress in the future. COMMUNICATIONS, IT the system of equipment and connections that allows communication at high speeds over long distances: The company runs the biggest internet backbone** in the US, carrying about 37% of data traffic.
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backbonenoun

backbone noun (BONES)

backbone noun (STRENGTH)

backbonenoun

backbone noun (BODY PART)

backbone noun (IMPORTANT PART)

backbone noun (CHARACTER)

backbonenoun [ C, usually singular ]