C1 adjective Neutral

backdrop

/ˈbæk.drɒp/

The setting or background against which an event or scene happens. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to the underlying conditions or historical context that influences a situation.

Beispiele

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1

The jagged peaks of the Alps provided a breathtaking backdrop for the outdoor concert.

The sharp mountain tops of the Alps served as a stunning background for the music event.

2

The international summit took place against a backdrop of increasing trade tensions between the two superpowers.

The global meeting occurred within the context of growing trade conflicts between the two major nations.

3

I need to find a cool backdrop for my new TikTok video so the wall doesn't look so boring.

I want to find an interesting background for my short video to improve the visual appeal of my room.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
backdrop
Verwandt
background
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Merkhilfe

Think of a theater: the 'drop' cloth at the 'back' of the stage sets the whole scene for the actors.

Schnelles Quiz

The negotiations were conducted against a _____ of growing civil unrest.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: backdrop

Beispiele

1

The jagged peaks of the Alps provided a breathtaking backdrop for the outdoor concert.

everyday

The sharp mountain tops of the Alps served as a stunning background for the music event.

2

The international summit took place against a backdrop of increasing trade tensions between the two superpowers.

formal

The global meeting occurred within the context of growing trade conflicts between the two major nations.

3

I need to find a cool backdrop for my new TikTok video so the wall doesn't look so boring.

informal

I want to find an interesting background for my short video to improve the visual appeal of my room.

4

The novelist explores the themes of betrayal and redemption against the backdrop of the French Revolution.

academic

The writer examines loyalty and forgiveness within the historical setting of the French Revolution.

5

We are launching the new software against a backdrop of rapid digital transformation in the healthcare sector.

business

We are releasing the product during a time of significant technological change within the medical industry.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
backdrop
Verwandt
background

Häufige Kollokationen

against the backdrop of happening during or because of a certain situation
provide a backdrop to serve as the setting for an event
historical backdrop the period of history in which a story is set
dramatic backdrop a visually striking or intense background
scenic backdrop a beautiful natural setting

Häufige Phrasen

set against the backdrop

positioned within a specific context or scenery

perfect backdrop

an ideal setting for a specific purpose

economic backdrop

the current state of the economy surrounding an event

Wird oft verwechselt mit

backdrop vs backstage

Backstage is the area hidden from the audience, whereas the backdrop is the part of the setting the audience actually sees.

backdrop vs background

Background is a general term for anything behind the main object; backdrop usually implies a specific scene, cloth, or thematic context.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is most frequently used in the fixed prepositional phrase 'against the backdrop of'. It is highly effective in academic and journalistic writing to establish the environmental or social conditions of a story.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget to use 'the' before 'backdrop' or confuse it with 'back-pedal' or 'backstage'. Avoid using it to describe the literal back of a small object like a phone.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a theater: the 'drop' cloth at the 'back' of the stage sets the whole scene for the actors.

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Wortherkunft

Originates from the late 19th-century theater world, combining 'back' and 'drop' (a curtain that is dropped at the back of the stage).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Often used in the singular with 'the' Commonly follows the preposition 'against'
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western journalism, 'against the backdrop of' is a standard idiom used to link specific news events to broader societal trends.

Schnelles Quiz

The negotiations were conducted against a _____ of growing civil unrest.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: backdrop

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