backbone
n
1 [C] line of bones down the middle of the back from the skull to the hips; spine; spinal column 椎骨; 脊柱; 脊椎. =>illus at skeleton 见skeleton之插图.
2 [sing] (fig 比喻) chief support 中坚; 栋梁
Such people are the backbone of the country. 这样的人是国家的栋梁.
3 [U] (fig 比喻) strength; firmness 力气; 坚定性
He has no backbone, ie lacks stamina, perseverance, strength of character, etc. 他没有脊梁骨(缺少体力、毅力、坚强的性格等).
4 (idm 习语) to the `backbone thoroughly 彻底地.
🔁 扩展释义
*['bækbәun]n. 脊椎, 志气, 骨干, 支柱【计】 主干网, 主干网点【化】 主链【医】 脊柱相关词组: to the backbone
Of course he is. He's very successful. He's made lots of records. They broadcast a programme of his music last month on the radio. Why don't you come on Saturday? I think you'd enjoy it.