backing

/ˈbækɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbækɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈba-kiŋ/ (ame, mw)

backing — noun

1. approval, help, or money that a person or group gives so that someone can carry

1.名詞C2
釋義

approval, help, or money that a person or group gives so that someone can carry out a plan, project, or campaign.

例句

Tomás finally won the backing of two local banks for his bakery.

backing of [supporter] for [project] — financial sense

The proposal needs strong backing from senior teachers before the school will approve it.

backing from + noun — endorsement sense

同義詞
  • support

    broadest term; includes emotional and practical help, not only money or formal approval

  • funding

    narrower; refers strictly to money, not endorsement

  • endorsement

    public approval by a respected person or group, often without money attached

  • sponsorship

    support, usually money, given in exchange for advertising or recognition

反義詞
  • opposition

    active resistance rather than mere absence of support

文法句型

backing for + noun

backing from + noun

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and often modified by an adjective showing the type of support, such as financial, government, or full backing. Distinguish from sense 2 (musical accompaniment) and sense 3 (physical material on the back of an object).

常見錯誤

❌She has many backings from investors.
✅She has backing from many investors.
💡backing in this sense is uncountable; do not add -s.
❌The project needs the backing to succeed.
✅The project needs backing to succeed.
💡usually no article when speaking generally.

2. the singing, instruments, or rhythm played quietly behind a lead singer or soloi

2.名詞
釋義

the singing, instruments, or rhythm played quietly behind a lead singer or soloist to fill out the sound.

例句

Two cousins from Osaka provided vocal backing on every track of the new album.

vocal backing — common compound

The young guitarist began his career playing backing for famous jazz singers.

play backing for + performer

同義詞
  • accompaniment

    more formal; used in classical and concert contexts

  • backup

    American English; often used for vocals (backup vocals, backup singer)

反義詞
  • lead

    the main melody or vocal line that the backing supports

文法句型

backing for + performer

backing on + instrument

用法筆記

Uncountable and usually preceded by a word naming the instrument or voice type, such as vocal, piano, or orchestral backing. Often appears in the compounds 'backing vocals', 'backing singer', and 'backing track'.

常見錯誤

❌She sings backings for the band.
✅She sings backing for the band.
💡uncountable, no plural -s.
❌He plays a backing on guitar.
✅He plays backing on guitar.
💡usually no article.

3. a layer of cloth, paper, foam, or other material fixed to the rear side of an ob

3.名詞
釋義

a layer of cloth, paper, foam, or other material fixed to the rear side of an object to keep it firm or guard it from damage.

例句

Anaya peeled the paper backing off the sticker before placing it on the window.

peel the [material] backing off — typical action

The old rug had a thick rubber backing to stop it sliding on the wooden floor.

[material] backing — most common pattern

同義詞
  • lining

    material on the inner surface, not the rear; e.g. coat lining

  • underlay

    specifically the layer beneath a carpet or floor covering

文法句型

backing of + material

用法筆記

Often modified by a word naming the material, such as paper, rubber, foam, or cardboard backing. Can be either countable (one specific layer on one object) or uncountable (the material in general).

常見錯誤

❌The carpet has a back of rubber.
✅The carpet has a rubber backing.
💡use 'backing' for the protective rear layer, not 'back'.