on the back of

短语

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释义与例句

prep.
  1. 1.

    As a result of; after; subsequent to.

  2. 2.

    By the effort of; by drawing an unfair advantage from.

    贬义

    Generational wealth was in some cases built on the back of slave labor.

    They're trying to hand out dividends on the backs of the skilled workers who keep the lights on and can't get adequate raises and insurance.