background ·noun (SITUATION)

Definition: the situation that an event happens in, or things which have happened in the past which affect it Level: B2

这些决定不得不在高失业率的背景下做出。

These decisions have had to be taken against a ___background of high unemployment.

你能给我一些关于这个情况的背景信息吗？

Can you give me some ___background on the situation?