backbone
UK/'bækbәun/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
The spine; any main supporting structure or system; strength of character and determination.
脊椎；支柱；骨气，意志力
Root Breakdown
Native Englishbackboneother
=backbone
Common Collocations
- 1.backbone of……的支柱
Example Sentences
- 1.
The backbone of the organization consists of experienced managers and skilled workers.
- 2.
Perseverance and integrity form the backbone of her successful character.