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setting noun
⇨ context (the political setting) ⇨ environment (a perfect setting for a picnic) context noun context ♦︎ background ♦︎ backdrop ♦︎ setting ♦︎ milieuThese are all words for the situation in which sth exists or happens. 这些词均表示事物存在或发生的背景。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in (a) context / a setting / a milieu◆against a background / backdrop◆cultural / historical / economic / political context / background / setting / milieu◆to provide (sb with) a context / background / backdrop / setting◆to describe the context / background / setting■ context [countable, uncountable] the situation in which sth exists, happens or is placed, especially when it helps you to understand it （事情存在、发生或所处的）背景，环境，来龙去脉◆This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.这篇演说需要放到20世纪60年代的英国这一背景下看待。◆His decision can only be understood in context.只有了解来龙去脉才能明白他的决定。◆Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts.这类数据库广泛应用于各种场合。▸ contextualize (BrE also contextualise) / /kənˈtekstʃuəlaɪz/ / verb [transitive] ◆ (formal) As important as the photograph is a caption to contextualize the image.和图片同样重要的是解释图片背景的文字。■ background [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the situation that existed before a particular event happened, which helps to explain why it happened; information about this situation （事态发展的）背景；背景信息◆The book explains the complex historical background to the war.这本书解释了这场战争复杂的历史背景。◆The elections are taking place against a background of violence.选举在发生暴力冲突的情况下进行。◆Encyclopedias are a good source of background information.百科全书是查找背景信息很好的渠道。◆Can you give me more background on the company's financial position?你能多提供一些这家公司财务状况的背景资料吗？ see also background ⇨ background ■ backdrop [countable] (written) the general situation in which a particular event happens, which sometimes helps to explain this event （事件或活动的）背景◆It was against this backdrop of racial tension that the civil war began.这场内战的肇端是种族之间的紧张状态。NOTE 辨析 Background or backdrop? Background has a much wider range than backdrop, which is used especially in more literary texts and in the phrase against a backdrop of sth. * background的使用范围比backdrop广得多。backdrop尤用于文学文本和短语against a backdrop of sth中◆backdrop information ◆Can you give me more backdrop? ■ setting [countable] the place and time at which the action of sth such as a play, novel or film happens; the situation in which sth exists or happens （戏剧、小说或电影等的）情节背景；（事件的）背景◆It is the first story she has written with a contemporary setting.这是她写的第一部以当代生活为背景的小说。◆The writer fails to place the events in their wider political setting.作者没能将事件置于更广阔的政治背景中。▸ set verb [transitive, usually passive] ◆The movie is set in Los Angeles in the year 2019.这部电影以2019年的洛杉矶为背景。■ milieu / /miːˈljɜː/ / (plural milieux or milieus / /miˈljɜːz/ / ) [countable, usually singular] (from French, formal) the social environment that you live or work in 社会环境；社会背景◆The findings of the report refer to a particular social and cultural milieu.那份报告的调查结果涉及特定的社会和文化背景。 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ environment 另见environment条 environment noun environment ♦︎ setting ♦︎ surroundings ♦︎ background ♦︎ backdropThese are all words for the type of place in which sb/sth exists or is situated. 这些词均表示环境、背景。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in an environment / a setting / surroundings◆against a / the background / backdrop (of sth)◆(a / an) attractive / perfect environment / setting / surroundings / background / backdrop◆(a / an) pleasant / idyllic environment / setting / surroundings◆(a) beautiful setting / surroundings / backdrop◆a dramatic setting / background / backdrop◆(a) peaceful environment / setting / surroundings◆(a / an) new / unfamiliar environment / setting / surroundings◆sb / sth's immediate environment / surroundings◆(a) rural environment / setting / surroundings / backdrop◆the / sb's / sth's natural environment / setting / surroundings / backdrop◆to provide / create an environment / a setting / surroundings / a background / a backdrop◆to adapt to / blend in with your / the environment / surroundings■ environment [countable] the conditions in a place that affect the behaviour and development of sb/sth （影响个体行为或事物发展的）环境◆For many, school seemed to be a hostile environment.对许多人来说，学校这个环境似乎是不利的。◆An unhappy home environment can affect children's behaviour.不幸的家庭环境可能会影响孩子的行为。◆We aim to provide a pleasant working environment.我们目的是要营造一个令人愉快的工作环境。 see also milieu ⇨ context ■ setting [countable] a place or situation of a particular type, in which sth happens or exists 环境；背景◆It was the perfect setting for a wonderful celebration.环境气氛无可挑剔，正适合办一场精彩的庆典。◆People behave differently in different social settings.人们在不同的社交场境下有不同的行为表现。■ surroundings [plural] everything that is around or near sb/sth 周遭环境◆His paintings try to capture the beauty of the surroundings.他的画试图捕捉周围环境的美。◆She was not aware of her surroundings for a while.过了一会儿，她才注意到周围的环境。■ background [countable, usually singular] the things or area behind or around the main objects or people in a place or picture 背景；后景◆The mountains in the background were capped with snow.远处的群山山峰覆盖着白雪。◆The areas of water stand out against the dark background.水域的部分在深色背景的映衬下很显眼。OPP the foreground ⇨ lead noun 1 ■ backdrop [countable, usually singular] (written) the scenery surrounding an event; the things or area behind the main objects in a place （事件发生时）周围的陪衬景物；背景◆The events took place against the dramatic backdrop of the Atlas mountains.这些事发生在美丽如画的阿特拉斯群山之中。◆White walls provide the perfect backdrop for wooden furniture.白色的墙壁成了木质家具极佳的陪衬。 |