【bèi yòng】

HSK 7-9
  1. reserve
  2. spare
  3. alternate
  4. backup
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. reserve
    2. This meaning refers to something kept for future use, often implying it's not currently in use but available when needed.
    We need a backup plan.
    If this plan fails, we still have reserved funds.
  2. spare
    3. This meaning suggests having something extra or in excess that can be used when needed.
    I have a spare phone.
    Please clean the spare room.
  3. alternate
    4. This meaning indicates a substitute or something that can be used as an alternative in place of something else.
    This event has an alternate speaker.
    We can use an alternate route.
  4. backup
    5. This meaning refers to something that serves as a support or reinforcement when the primary option fails.
    We have data backup in case of malfunction.
    He is my backup assistant.
Generated collocations (experimental)
contingency planbackup planemergency fundspare itembackup serverspare keyreserve talentspare equipmentbackup teaching materialalternate information
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