야구장 홈 플레이트 뒤쪽에 설치된 그물망이나 담장, 또는 포수를 의미함.
A fence or wall placed behind home plate to keep the ball within the playing area, or the player who plays the position of catcher.
예문:
"The wild pitch slammed into the backstop, allowing the runner to advance to second base."
"The team is looking for an experienced backstop to guide their young pitching staff."
다른 대책이 실패할 경우를 대비하여 마련한 최후의 안전장치나 수단.
An emergency precaution or a last resort intended to provide security if other measures fail.
예문:
"The government agreed to provide a financial backstop to the struggling airline industry."
"This insurance policy acts as a backstop for major medical expenses not covered by basic plans."
기계나 부품이 역방향으로 움직이거나 후퇴하는 것을 방지하는 기계적 장치.
A mechanical device that prevents a machine or part from reversing its direction of motion.
예문:
"The conveyor system includes a backstop to prevent the belt from slipping backward under a heavy load."
"Engineers inspected the backstop mechanism to ensure the elevator wouldn't drop during a power failure."
어떤 일을 뒷받침하거나 지지하다, 또는 프로젝트나 대출에 대해 보증을 서다.
To support or reinforce something, or to act as a guarantee for a project or loan.
예문:
"The parent company decided to backstop the subsidiary's new debt issuance."
"Senior consultants were brought in to backstop the team during the final stages of the merger."