n. An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the heavenly bodies, but now superseded by the quadrant and sextant; -- so called because the observer turned his back to the body observed. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adv) out of view of the public; behind the scenes, Example: Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal; many private deals were made backstage at the convention
[ひとみ, hitomi] (n) (1) (obsc) hole in the curtains to allow someone backstage to see the audience (in kabuki theatre); (2) (obsc) (See 人目) public observation; feel of being watched; casual observers [Add to Longdo]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
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