新视野大学英语词汇讲解第752期:context

context

n. 1. the general conditions in which an event, action, etc., takes place
（事情发生的）环境，背景
In the context of late 19th century Italy， it was difficult to be both a practicing Christian and a political official.
在十九世纪的意大利，既想当基督徒又想从政是很难的。
In the context of the present economic crisis it seems unwise to lower government dues.
在目前经济危机的情况下，降低税金似乎是不明智的。
2. words that come before and after a word, phrase, statement, etc, helping to show what its meaning is
上下文
Can you tell the meaning of this word from its context?
你能根据上下文判断出这个词的意思吗？

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