foreground

• 指场景、画面或图像中最靠近观察者的部分，尤指绘画或摄影中位于前景的景物；也指最突出或最重要的位置。

A noun referring to the part of a view, scene, or image that is nearest to the observer, especially in a picture or photograph.

1. Visual artsB2formal

   The part of a view or picture that is nearest to the observer, especially in a painting or photograph.

   前景

   • The artist painted a tree in the foreground of the landscape.
   • In the photograph, the children are in the foreground.
   • The foreground of the painting is filled with vibrant flowers.

   同义词forefrontforepartfront

   反义词background

2. C1formal

   A position of prominence or importance in a situation or discussion.

   重要位置

   • The issue of climate change has come to the foreground of public debate.
   • Her achievements pushed her into the foreground of the industry.
   • The foreground of the conversation was dominated by economic concerns.

   同义词center stagefocusforefrontlimelightprominencespotlight

   反义词backdropbackground

• 动词，指将某事物作为重点突出或置于显要位置，使其在讨论、艺术作品或情境中最为显眼或重要。

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing or making something the most prominent or important element in a discussion, artwork, or situation.

1. Emphasize or highlightC1formal

   To make something the most noticeable or important part of a discussion, image, or situation.

   突出

   • The report foregrounds the need for environmental reform.
   • The artist foregrounded the figure in the painting.
   • The documentary foregrounds the struggles of the working class.

   同义词accentuateemphasizefeaturehighlightplay upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   反义词backgrounddownplayminimizeunderstate