backing
noun uk/ˈbæk.ɪŋ/ us/ˈbæk.ɪŋ/
(SUPPORT)
C2 [ U ]支持，援助;（尤指）资助
support, especially money, that someone gives to a person or plan
If I go ahead with the plan, can I count on your backing? 如果我着手实施这个计划，你会资助我吗？
- More examples
- Parker's solo on 'A Night in Tunisia' was so amazing that the pianist backing him simply stopped playing.
- The rock-star arrived in London with her usual entourage of dancers and backing singers.
- Government backing will be essential if the project is to succeed.
- Will financial backing for the theatre project be forthcoming?
- We need to get the backing of someone in authority.
(MUSIC)
[ U ]（尤指流行音乐的）伴奏；伴唱
music, singing or dancing that supports the main tune, performer, etc.
a backing track 伴奏曲
backing vocals/singers 伴唱/伴唱歌手
She sang as part of an all-women backing group. 她是女子伴唱组的一员。
Compare: backup adjective
(MATERIAL)
[ C or U ]背衬
something put on the back of something else in order to make it stronger or protect it
It's strong cloth - it might be useful as (a) backing. 这种布很结实——可以用作里衬。