What does the TOEIC word "foreground" mean?

The TOEIC word "foreground" (noun (名詞)) means "最前面、前景; 注目させる、目立たせる" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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noun (名詞)

foreground

最前面、前景; 注目させる、目立たせる

Yes, a typical business example is: "The new policy will bring environmental issues to the foreground." which translates to "新しい政策は環境問題を前面に押し出すだろう。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは、写真描写問題（Part 1）で「前景」として、または議論や計画で「注目を集める」という意味合いで（put something in the foreground）出題されることがあります。

front

priority

prominence

The new policy will bring environmental issues to the foreground.

新しい政策は環境問題を前面に押し出すだろう。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "foreground"

In the photograph, a large tree stands prominently in the _______.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 写真描写で「前景」を意味するforegroundが適切です。
English: In a photo description, 'foreground' refers to the front part of the image.

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