backlog

• 指积压未完成的工作、订单或任务，也指等待处理的事项。

A noun referring to an accumulation of tasks, orders, or work that has not yet been completed or processed and remains to be dealt with.

1. Accumulated workB2formalbusiness

   An accumulation of tasks, orders, or materials that have not yet been processed or completed.

   积压工作

   • The company has a significant backlog of customer orders.
   • We need to work overtime to clear the backlog of paperwork.
   • The IT team is struggling with a backlog of support tickets.

   同义词accumulationarrearsbuilduplogjampilequeue

2. Fireplace logC1formalbritish

   A large log placed at the back of a hearth fire to maintain the fire's heat.

   炉底大木柴

   • He placed a thick backlog on the fire to keep it burning through the night.
   • The backlog in the fireplace glowed with embers.
   • Traditionally, a backlog was used to sustain a fire for hours.

3. Reserve or stockpileC1formal

   Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose.

   储备或积存

   • They maintained a backlog of emergency supplies in the warehouse.
   • The library has a backlog of rare books for research.
   • A backlog of funds was set aside for future projects.

   同义词accumulationcachehoardreservereservoirstockstockpilestoresupply

• 指积压或累积未完成的工作、订单或任务；也指把这些未处理的事项留存下来等待日后处理。

A verb meaning to accumulate or hold a backlog of tasks, orders, or work that has not yet been completed or processed.

1. Accumulate tasksB2formal

   To accumulate a backlog of tasks or work that needs to be completed.

   积压任务

   • The team backlogged several orders during the holiday rush.
   • We are backlogged with customer requests after the promotion.
   • The factory backlogged production due to a shortage of materials.

   同义词accumulateamasshoardpile upstockpile