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单词 backup
释义 backup
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: back up
1. : backing
 < supported by military strength in being and strength in potential timely backup — M.B.Ridgway >
 < a stiff backup to the sheet so that it would not bend >
2. : an accumulation especially as a result of the stoppage of a flow
 < a backup of sewage >
 < a backup of cars before the intersection >
: reserve
 < a backup of material for emergency use >
3. : a backward movement : a retreat from a position
 < asked Congress for a backup on its policy and a repeal of the law >
4. : a ball that curves or fades to the right in bowling
5. : a masonry backing to a wall
6. : the presswork on the second side of a printed sheet
II. noun
1. : one that serves as a substitute or alternative
 < the second spacecraft would be a backup in case of failure >
2. : accompaniment 1
 < the tunes included banjo and guitar backup >
3. : a copy of computer data (as a file, a program, or all the files of a hard disk) ; also : the act or an instance of making a backup
III. \¦ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ adjective
1. : serving as a backup
 < a backup guidance system >
2. : serving as an accompaniment
 < he records as a soloist with backup musicians — Ellen Sander >
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