They are defined by their oppositions to and similarities to multiple other words—in other words, the cultural backdrop.

它们是通过对其他许多单词——或称之为文化背景——的相反和相似性来定义的。

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It is lavish by any standards, but almost obscenely so against the backdrop of the enormous poverty elsewhere in the country.

在任何标准前，它都美艳无比，但在国内其他地方不可胜数的贫穷背景面前，它却又如此肮脏。

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The hotel and its large swimming pool, flanked by towering water-chutes, stand out incongruously against the natural backdrop.

宾馆和它大大的游泳池，游泳池边还有高高的滑水槽，与自然背景极不协调。

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National musicians were also approached during the production of the course and supported by providing a musical backdrop to the television lessons.

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Older than its famous neighbour, the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal was founded by textile mill workers in 1928 and their Ganesha statue, the Mumbaicha Raja (King of Mumbai), includes a lavish backdrop inspired by famous landmarks across the country.

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