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    US /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/

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    UK /ˈbækgraʊnd/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Images, color, or information behind the main one
    The background of the photo was the color of the sky
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Someone's personal work and educational history
    His background in computer science helped him get the computer programming job
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A position not as important as the main event
    There were many bands playing in the background at the festival
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Past events that influence things in the present
    The country's background helped shaped their laws today
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The circumstances or events that form the environment within which something exists or takes place
    The political background to the war is complex
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Information or knowledge about a subject
    I don't have enough background in chemistry to understand this
    adj.AdjectiveDone or existing in a less noticeable or important way
    Background music was playing in the restaurant
    adj.AdjectiveHidden or not easily seen
    He has a background role in the company
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The area behind the icons on a computer screen
    I set a picture of my dog as the desktop background
    adj.AdjectiveNot prominent; less important.
    Background information is provided in the appendix.
    adv.AdverbOut of sight or public attention.
    The negotiations were conducted in the background.

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    TFS Parody: Make A Man Out Of You

    03:26TFS Parody: Make A Man Out Of You
    • *background voices* Be a man.

      *background voices* Be a man.

    • *Background voices* Be a man.

      *Background voices* Be a man.

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • BACKGROUND CHECKS AND

      BACKGROUND CHECKS AND

    B1

    The Most Radioactive Places on Earth

    11:18The Most Radioactive Places on Earth
    • that dose is insignificant compared to the natural background radiation of earth. I mean

      that dose is insignificant compared to the natural background radiation of earth. I mean

    • that dose is insignificant compared to the natural background radiation of earth. I mean

      that dose is insignificant compared to the natural background radiation of earth. I mean

    B1

    Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8

    10:01Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8
    • Beginning your presentation: "Let me start by giving you some background information," or "As you're aware..." If you're bringing up a topic that your audience already knows about, then you can use this phrase to introduce it.

      Beginning your presentation: "Let me start by giving you some background information," or "As you're aware..." If you're bringing up a topic that your audience already knows about, then you can use this phrase to introduce it.

    • Let me start by giving you some background information.

      Let me start by giving you some background information.

    A2

    REACTING TO MY GAY SEXTAPE!!

    13:14REACTING TO MY GAY SEXTAPE!!
    • What the fuck? *ranting in the background*

      What the fuck? *ranting in the background*

    • and i hope you accept my.. [pewdiepie sucks in background] apology

      and i hope you accept my.. [pewdiepie sucks in background] apology

    B1

    GIRLFRIEND VS BOYFRIEND: CHEF

    07:36GIRLFRIEND VS BOYFRIEND: CHEF
    • "I Need A Hero" plays in the background^

      "I Need A Hero" plays in the background^

    B1

    How to be a Friend to Yourself

    04:11How to be a Friend to Yourself
    • Any suggestion they make or ambition they have about how you could change builds on a background of acceptance.

      Any suggestion they make or ambition they have about how you could change builds on a background of acceptance.

    • builds on a background of acceptance.

      builds on a background of acceptance.

    B1

    Attack on Titan IN 9 MINUTES

    09:34Attack on Titan IN 9 MINUTES
    • *sounds of excruciating pain in background*

      *sounds of excruciating pain in background*

    B2

    Re:Zero IN 8 MINUTES

    08:50Re:Zero IN 8 MINUTES
    • Emilia (in the background): I did not agree to that!

      Emilia (in the background): I did not agree to that!

    • DAAAA- HAHAHA! (groaning in pain in the background)

      DAAAA- HAHAHA! (groaning in pain in the background)

    B1

    Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings

    09:27Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings
    • Later in 2019, two shootings in west Texas just weeks apart prompted Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to suggest another tighter gun policy, closing background check loopholes.

      Later in 2019, two shootings in west Texas just weeks apart prompted Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to suggest another tighter gun policy, closing background check loopholes.

    • Dan Patrick to suggest another tighter gun policy — closing background check loopholes.

      Dan Patrick to suggest another tighter gun policy — closing background check loopholes.

    B1