单词 | behind |
释义 | behind prep., adv., & n. --prep   1. a in, towards, or to the rear of. b on the further side of (behind the bush). c hidden by (something behind that remark).   2. a in the past in relation to (trouble is behind me now). b late in relation to (behind schedule).   3. inferior to; weaker than (rather behind the others in his maths).   4. a in support of (she's right behind us). b responsible for; giving rise to (the man behind the project; the reasons behind his resignation).   5. in the tracks of; following. --adv   1. a in or to or towards the rear; further back (the street behind; glance behind). b on the further side (a high wall with a field behind).   2. remaining after departure (leave behind; stay behind).   3. (usu. foll. by with) a in arrears (behind with the rent). b late in accomplishing a task etc. (working too slowly and getting behind).   4. in a weak position; backward (behind in Latin).   5. following (his dog running behind). --n   1. colloq. the buttocks.   2. (in Australian Rules) a kick etc. scoring one point. Phrases and idioms behind a person's back without a person's knowledge. behind the scenes see SCENE. behind time late. behind the times antiquated. come from behind win after lagging. fall (or lag) behind not keep up. put behind one 1 refuse to consider.   2. get over (an unhappy experience etc.). Etymology: OE behindan, bihindan f. bi BY + hindan from behind, hinder below |
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