noun🔗Share脊柱,脊梁。 The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals."The doctor examined the patient's backbone to see if there was any damage. "医生检查了病人的脊柱,看看有没有受伤。anatomybodyorganphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share主干,骨干,支柱。 Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure."Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce."在汽车出现之前,铁路是商业的支柱。structuresystemorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share骨气, 脊梁。 Courage, fortitude, or strength."He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone."如果他再有点骨气,就能成为一个好经理。charactermindattitudeabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading