English Dictionary

on the back of

prep_phrase

As a result of; after; subsequent to. / (derogatory) By the effort of; by drawing an unfair advantage from.

He fell off the bike and landed on the back of his head.

意味（1）

As a result of; after; subsequent to.

Lisicki will rise from her current ranking of 62 to at least 35 in the world on the back of her efforts at the All England Club, but she will have serious designs on a first Grand Slam title after overcoming the 2007 runner-up.

意味（2）

(derogatory) By the effort of; by drawing an unfair advantage from.

The country was built on the back of slave labor.