background knowledge

background knowledge(
bahk
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graund
 
na
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lihj
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. conocimientos previos
The doctor's background knowledge of the patient's history helped her make a diagnosis.El tener conocimientos previos de la situación del paciente ayudó a la doctora con su diagnóstico.
b. conocimiento de fondo
Neither candidate has the background knowledge required for the job.Ninguno de los dos candidatos tiene el conocimiento de fondo exigido para el puesto.
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