backbone
noun /ˈbækbəʊn/
/ˈbækbəʊn/
- enlarge image[countable] the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back
脊梁骨;脊柱 synonym spineTopics Bodyb1 - [singular] the most important part of a system, an organization, etc. that gives it support and strength
支柱;骨干;基础 - Agriculture forms the backbone of the rural economy.
农业是农村经济的基础。
- Agriculture forms the backbone of the rural economy.
- [uncountable] the strength of character that you need to do something difficult
毅力;骨气 - He doesn't have the backbone to face the truth.
他没有面对现实的勇气。
- He doesn't have the backbone to face the truth.