foreground

foreground
noun
  1. (the foreground)the part of a view that is nearest to the observer, especially in a picture or photograph
    (尤指图画或照片的)前景
    the images show vegetation in the foreground.
    图像显示前景处有植被。
    ■the most prominent or important position or situation
    最显著(或最重要)的位置(或情形)
    whenever books are chosen for children, meaning should always be in the foreground.
    给孩子选书时,意义应该永远是最重要的。
verb
  1. [with obj.]make (something) the most prominent or important feature
    使成为最突出(或最重要)的特征
    sexual relationships are foregrounded and idealized.
    性关系被置于最突出地位且理想化。
语源
  1. late 17th cent.: from fore- + ground, on the pattern of Dutch voorgrond
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