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back·yardBrE /ˌbækˈjɑːd/NAmE /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/ noun(BrE) an area with a hard surface behind a house, often surrounded by a wall (屋后常有围墙的)后院(NAmE) the whole area behind and belonging to a house, including an area of grass and the garden (包括草坪和花园的)屋后附属地带◆a backyard barbecue 后院烤肉野宴 ➡ see also yard ●in your (own) backyardin or near the place where you live or work 在自己生活(或工作)的地方附近;在自己的后院◆The residents didn't want a new factory in their backyard. 居民不希望在自己家附近建新工厂。◆The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard (= from his own members). 该党领导面临着党内人士的反对。 ➡ see also nimby |