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1 background
1) (the space behind the principal or most important figures or objects of a picture etc: He always paints ships against a background of stormy skies; trees in the background of the picture.) φόντο2) (happenings that go before, and help to explain, an event etc: the background to a situation.) προϊστορία3) (a person's origins, education etc: She was ashamed of her humble background.) καταγωγή -
2 position
[ə'ziʃən] 1. noun1) (a way of standing, sitting etc: He lay in an uncomfortable position.) θέση,στάση2) (a place or situation: The house is in a beautiful position.) τοποθεσία, κατάσταση3) (a job; a post: He has a good position with a local bank.) θέση,αξιώμα,πόστο4) (a point of view: Let me explain my position on employment.) άποψη2. verb(to put or place: He positioned the lamp in the middle of the table.) τοποθετώ- be in- out of position
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