backlog

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n. 积压待办的事务, 积压而未交付的订货, 积压的工作 vt. 储备, 把...积压起来 [计] 储备, 后备, 积压

发音

其它 /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/

词形变化

backlogs 复数 backlogs backlogged backlogging backlogs 三单 backlogging 现在分词 backlogged 过去式 backlogged 过去分词

教材释义与例句

名词

积压的工作;积压待办的事务;大木材

动词

储备;把…积压起来

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A large log to burn at the back of a fire.

  2. 2.

    A reserve source or supply.

    存货

    储备

  3. 3.

    An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.

    积压

    He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk.

    Kyle purchased a new one despite having a backlog of video games that he hasn't played.

  4. 4.

    A log containing text previously read, as in text-based video games or chat rooms.

v.
  1. 1.

    To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog

    积压

    及物/不及物

词汇关系

词源

From back + log. 1680s; originally a large log at the back of a fire. Figurative sense from 1880s, meaning "something stored up for later use". Possibly influenced by logbook as well.

来源:wiktionary