context

/ˈkɑntɛkst/

discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

中文释义：上下文；语境；背景

You need to understand the historical context to interpret the novel correctly.

你需要了解历史背景才能正确解读这部小说。

The meaning of a word often depends on the context in which it is used.

一个词的含义通常取决于其使用的语境。