1. a painted cloth or set at the back of a theater stage
劇院舞台後方的彩繪布幕或佈景
The actors performed in front of a simple blue backdrop.
演員們在簡單的藍色背景幕前表演。
The stage crew changed the backdrop during the intermission.
舞台工作人員在幕間休息時更換了背景幕。
Backdrop Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
backdrop
noun
快速理解
What does "Backdrop" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Backdrop"?
「backdrop」主要指實體的背景幕，也常用於比喻事件發生的背景或環境。
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實體背景
EN: A painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage.
翻譯: 懸掛在劇院舞台後方的彩繪布幕。
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場景背景
EN: The scenery or ground behind something.
翻譯: 某物後方的景色或地面背景。
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事件背景
EN: The setting or conditions against which something happens.
翻譯: 某事發生所處的環境或條件背景。
小提醒：注意「backdrop」在比喻用法中（如「against the backdrop of war」）很常見，並非僅指實體物品。
發音（How to Pronounce "Backdrop" in English）
How to pronounce "Backdrop" in English?"Backdrop" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Backdrop" from YouTube Videos
Liz Diller: Architecture is a special effects machine
TED
“This elevator's about the size of a New York City studio apartment, And then this is a view going up, and then you could come into the theater, which can actually deny the view or open it up and become a backdrop, And many musicians choose to use the theater glass walls totally open.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Backdrop"?How does "Backdrop" change by context?
2. the setting or background for a scene, event, or situation
某個場景、事件或情況的背景或環境
The historic castle provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding photos.
這座歷史悠久的城堡為婚紗照提供了絕美的背景。
The economic crisis formed a bleak backdrop to the political negotiations.
經濟危機為政治談判構成了黯淡的背景。
3. a background against which something is viewed or displayed
用來襯托或展示某物的背景
The dark backdrop made the diamonds sparkle even more.
深色的背景讓鑽石更加閃耀。
Use a plain backdrop to avoid distracting from the main subject of the photograph.
使用素色的背景，以免分散對照片主體的注意力。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Backdrop"?How to make natural sentences with "Backdrop"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| backdrop + to + noun | 作為…的背景 | The political tensions formed a dramatic backdrop to the peace talks. (政治緊張局勢為和平談判構成了戲劇性的背景。) |
| against a/the backdrop of + noun | 在…的背景下 | The story unfolds against a backdrop of war and revolution. (故事在戰爭與革命的背景下展開。) |
| provide/serve as a backdrop for + noun | 為…提供背景 | The ancient castle provided a perfect backdrop for the film. (那座古城堡為這部電影提供了完美的背景。) |
| with + noun + as a backdrop | 以…為背景 | The concert was held outdoors, with the city skyline as a backdrop. (音樂會在戶外舉行，以城市天際線為背景。) |
用法說明
How is "Backdrop" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Backdrop"?
backdrop for vs. backdrop to
- "backdrop for" 通常用於表示某事物是另一事物的背景、環境或場合，強調的是提供一個場景或氛圍。
- "backdrop to" 也常見，意思與 "for" 相似，但更常出現在文學或描述性文字中，有時暗示背景與前景事件之間的對比或襯托關係。
- 在實際使用中，兩者常可互換，但 "for" 在口語和一般寫作中更為普遍。
- 當 backdrop 意指實體的舞台背景幕時，則固定使用 "backdrop for"。 EN: The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding ceremony. 翻譯: 群山為婚禮儀式提供了壯麗的背景。
EN:The economic crisis formed a grim backdrop to their political negotiations.
翻譯:經濟危機為他們的政治談判蒙上了一層陰鬱的背景。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，使用 "backdrop for" 即可清晰表達，若想強調背景與主體事件的對比關係，可考慮使用 "backdrop to"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Backdrop" and similar words?How to choose "Backdrop" vs alternatives?
backdrop vs background
「backdrop」通常指實體的舞台背景或事件發生的具體環境；「background」則更廣泛，可指抽象的背景、個人經歷或螢幕背景。
backdrop vs setting
「backdrop」強調被動的環境背景；「setting」則指故事、事件發生的主動、具體地點與環境，包含時間、地點、社會狀況等要素。
backdrop vs scenery
「backdrop」指單一背景板或佈景；「scenery」則指整體的舞台佈景或自然風景，範圍更廣。
口語用法
How is "Backdrop" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Backdrop"?
引述
在對話中，用來引述或重提一個已經被提及或雙方已知的背景情境。 EN: So, against that backdrop of economic uncertainty, we decided to postpone the launch. 翻譯: 所以，在經濟不確定的那個背景下，我們決定延後產品發布。
EN:With the recent scandal as a backdrop, the CEO's speech felt very defensive.
翻譯:以最近的醜聞為背景，執行長的演說聽起來防衛性很強。
語氣強調
用來強調某個情境或條件的重要性，常與「against」、「with」或「given」連用，以凸顯對比或特殊性。 EN: It's amazing what they achieved, given the difficult backdrop of the war. 翻譯: 考慮到戰爭的艱難背景，他們能達成這樣的成就真是了不起。
EN:Against the backdrop of her family's disapproval, her success is even sweeter.
翻譯:在她家人反對的背景下，她的成功顯得更加甜美。
停頓填充
作為一個較長的詞彙，有時在組織思緒時被用作填充詞，引導出接下來要說明的複雜情境。 EN: The whole situation... well, the backdrop here is that the team has been under immense pressure for months. 翻譯: 整個情況... 嗯，這裡的背景是團隊已經承受了好幾個月的巨大壓力。
EN:So, considering the, uh, backdrop of the market crash, our strategy had to change.
翻譯:所以，考慮到，呃，市場崩盤的背景，我們的策略不得不改變。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，雖然「backdrop」是標準用詞，但更常以更精確的術語如「context」、「setting」、「circumstances」或「background conditions」替代，以顯嚴謹。口語中的停頓填充用法應完全避免。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Backdrop"?What fixed phrases with "Backdrop" should I remember?
against the backdrop of
against the backdrop of [something]
在…的背景下
provide a backdrop for
provide a backdrop for [something]
為…提供背景
set against a backdrop
set against a backdrop of [something]
以…為背景設定
dramatic backdrop
[adjective] backdrop
戲劇性的背景
perfect backdrop
[adjective] backdrop
完美的背景
political backdrop
[adjective] backdrop
政治背景
scenic backdrop
[adjective] backdrop
風景如畫的背景
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Backdrop"?Which "Backdrop" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The mountain is a beautiful backdrop of the city.
✓The mountains are a beautiful backdrop to the city.
使用錯誤的介系詞。描述某物作為背景時，應使用 'backdrop to' 而非 'backdrop of'。'Backdrop of' 通常用於描述背景的內容或性質，例如 'a backdrop of mountains'。
×We need to change the backdrop for the next scene.
✓We need to change the backdrop for the next scene. (Context: Theatre/Photography) OR We need to consider the political backdrop of the event. (Context: Situation)
混淆字義。'Backdrop' 主要有兩個意思：1) 劇院或攝影中的實體背景幕；2) 事件發生的背景或環境（比喻用法）。學習者可能在不適合的語境中使用實體背景的意思，或反之。需根據上下文選擇正確含義。
×His speech was just a backdrop.
✓His speech was just background noise. OR His speech was made against the backdrop of recent scandals.
錯誤使用詞性及搭配。'Backdrop' 是名詞，通常不單獨用作主詞補語來表示「不重要的事物」。正確用法是作為事件發生的「背景」(against the backdrop of...) 或指實體背景幕。想表達「背景雜音」或「次要事物」應使用其他詞彙如 'background noise' 或 'side issue'。
×The data shows a backdrop in sales last quarter.
✓The data shows a drop/decline/fall in sales last quarter.
混淆字形與字義。'Backdrop'（背景）與 'drop'（下降）無關。這是因字形相似而產生的錯誤。表示「下降」應使用 'drop', 'decline', 'fall' 等詞。
×She stood in front of the beautiful backdrop.
✓She stood in front of the beautiful backdrop. (Context is clear) OR She stood with the beautiful scenery as a backdrop.
語意模糊或冗餘。'In front of the backdrop' 在劇院或攝影棚等特定場合是正確的，但若泛指以自然風景為背景，此說法可能不自然或過於字面。更地道的說法是 'with...as a backdrop' 或 'against the backdrop of...'。原句在正確語境下雖可接受，但學習者常在不適合的語境中使用，導致不自然。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Backdrop"?What are tense/participle forms of "Backdrop"?