backup
/ˈbækʌp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbækʌp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbak-ˌəp/ (ame, mw) · /ˈbæk.ʌp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbæk.ʌp/ (ame, ipa)
backup — 名詞
1. extra help, a second person or thing, or a spare arrangement kept ready when the
備援；備案
出問題時可立刻頂上的人事物或安排
extra help, a second person or thing, or a spare arrangement kept ready when the first choice cannot do the job
We kept a paper map in the car as backup.
我們在車上放了一張紙本地圖當備案。
pattern: as backup
Mina asked her cousin to stay nearby for backup.
Mina 請表哥留在附近當備援。
pattern: for backup
The hotel keeps a generator as backup for summer storms.
這家飯店備有發電機，作為夏季暴風雨時的備援。
When the first speaker lost her voice, Eva was the backup.
第一位講者失聲時，Eva 就成了備援。
- support
broader and often more continuous, not only for emergencies or second choice.
- reinforcement
often means extra people sent to strengthen a group, especially police or military.
- reserve
stresses something kept ready in advance.
- substitute
focuses on replacing someone or something directly.
文法句型
as backup
for backup
call for backup
backup plan
用法筆記
Often appears in patterns like as backup, for backup, and backup plan. Distinguish from sense 3, which is only for a reserve player in sport.
常見錯誤
2. a separate saved version of digital files or other computer material, kept so yo
備份檔
原始資料出問題時可用的另存副本
a separate saved version of digital files or other computer material, kept so you can recover the original after it disappears or stops working properly
Please keep a backup on the cloud and one on disk.
請在雲端留一份備份檔，另外再存一份到磁碟。
keep a backup
After the crash, Ben restored the photos from a backup.
當機後，Ben 從備份檔還原了那些照片。
restore from a backup
The lab makes a fresh backup every Friday night.
這間實驗室每週五晚上都會做一份新的備份。
Without a backup, the lost report was gone forever.
沒有備份檔，那份遺失的報告就永遠找不回來了。
- original
the first working version rather than the safety copy.
文法句型
make a backup
keep a backup
restore from a backup
backup of files
用法筆記
Usually talks about files, photos, records, systems, or whole devices, and often appears with make, keep, restore, or store. Distinguish from verb sense 2, which names the action of copying the data.
常見錯誤
3. a team member who joins the game when a regular player cannot play
替補
正選不能上場時代替出賽的人
a team member who joins the game when a regular player cannot play
Our backup scored twice after the captain hurt her ankle.
隊長扭傷腳踝後，我們的替補進場就攻進兩球。
backup as substitute player
The coach praised the backup for staying ready all season.
教練稱讚那名替補整季都準備得很充分。
By noon, the backup had learned he would start tonight.
到中午時，那名替補已得知自己今晚要先發。
Fans cheered when the backup ran onto the wet field.
那名替補跑上濕滑球場時，球迷都歡呼了。
- substitute
the most general word for a player who replaces another.
- reserve
stresses that the player waits ready on the side.
- alternate
more common in some sports or formal team lists.
- starter
the player who normally begins the game.
文法句型
the backup starts
backup goalkeeper
backup quarterback
backup comes on
用法筆記
Mostly used in sports and team games. Distinguish from sense 1, where backup can mean any extra help or second plan.
4. a line of traffic, people, or other moving things that grows behind a place wher
壅塞
因阻塞而往後累積的車流或人潮
a line of traffic, people, or other moving things that grows behind a place where movement has slowed or stopped
A backup on Route 8 stretched past the bridge.
8號公路上的壅塞一路延伸過了那座橋。
traffic report pattern: a backup on
Morning rain caused a long backup outside the tunnel.
早晨的雨讓隧道外出現長長的壅塞。
cause a backup
There was a backup at airport security before dawn.
天還沒亮，機場安檢處就已經出現壅塞。
The broken truck created a backup near the market exit.
那輛故障卡車在市場出口附近造成壅塞。
- jam
common everyday word, especially for road traffic.
- bottleneck
focuses on the narrow point causing the problem.
- congestion
more formal and often used for traffic or crowding in general.
文法句型
a backup on the highway
a backup at security
cause a backup
traffic backup
用法筆記
Most common in North American traffic reports and news writing. It often names a line of cars or people behind a blocked point, unlike verb sense 1, which describes the movement slowing itself.
backup — 形容詞
1. used for singers, dancers, musicians, or similar performers who support the main
助演；伴唱
為主唱或主角提供支援表演的
used for singers, dancers, musicians, or similar performers who support the main act instead of leading it
Jade sang backup vocals during the final chorus.
Jade 在最後一段副歌唱了伴唱。
collocation: backup vocals
The band hired two backup dancers for the tour.
樂團為巡演請了兩名伴舞。
backup + performer noun
A backup guitarist waited beside the stage curtain.
一名伴奏吉他手在舞台簾幕旁等候。
During rehearsals, Omar learned both the lead and backup vocal parts.
排練期間，Omar 把主唱和伴唱的部分都學了。
- supporting
broader word for a non-leading role in performance or acting.
- accompanying
often stresses playing or singing along with the lead.
- secondary
describes lower importance, but it is less specific to stage performance.
- lead
describes the main singer, actor, or performer.
文法句型
backup singer
backup dancer
backup vocals
backup guitarist
用法筆記
Used before nouns such as singer, dancer, vocalist, guitarist, or band. It describes a supporting stage role, not the noun senses about spare help or reserve plans.
常見錯誤
backup — 動詞
1. to build up because movement ahead has slowed, stopped, or been blocked
回堵；倒灌
因阻塞而往後塞住或往回流
to build up because movement ahead has slowed, stopped, or been blocked
Cars can backup near the bridge after school ends.
放學後，橋邊的車流可能會一路回堵。
intransitive traffic use
If the drain blocks, dirty water may backup overnight.
如果排水管堵住，髒水可能會整夜倒灌。
water backups because of blockage
After the crash, trucks began to backup for miles.
車禍後，卡車開始一路回堵了好幾英里。
When one gate closes, passengers backup along the hall.
只要有一個登機門關閉，乘客就會沿著走廊回堵。
- clear
means the traffic, water, or crowd begins moving normally again.
文法句型
traffic backups
water backups
backup for miles
backup along the road
用法筆記
More often written as two words, back up, in edited English. Subjects are usually traffic, water, people, or other things delayed by a blockage.
常見錯誤
2. to create a safety copy of digital material so it can still be used later if the
備份
另存資料以防原檔出問題
to create a safety copy of digital material so it can still be used later if the original is gone or damaged
Please backup the class photos before you reset the tablet.
重設平板前，請先備份班上的照片。
backup + files or photos
To avoid data loss, staff backup orders every afternoon.
為了避免資料遺失，員工每天下午都會備份訂單資料。
routine computer action
Before the move, Ken must backup the office laptop files.
搬家前，Ken 必須先備份辦公室筆電裡的檔案。
Without time to backup the server, Amir postponed the update.
因為來不及備份伺服器，Amir 延後了更新。
文法句型
backup files
backup photos
backup to the cloud
backup before updating
用法筆記
More often written as two words, back up, in edited English. The object is usually digital material such as files, photos, records, or a whole device. Distinguish from noun sense 2, which names the saved copy itself.