foreground
/ˈfɔ:graund; `fɔrˌɡraʊnd/ n
the foreground[sing]
(a) front part of a view, scene, picture, etc; part nearest the observer （景物、场景、 画面等的）前部, 前景
The red figure in the foreground is the artist's mother. 画面前景中穿红衣服的人是画家的母亲.
(b) (fig 比喻) position of greatest importance or prominence 最重要或最突出的位置
These teachers are keeping education in the foreground of public attention. 这些教师不断努力以使人人关心教育事业. Cf 参看 background 1,2.