1 behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ adverb Learner's definition of BEHIND
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a : in or toward the back在后面；向后 b : in the place that someone is going away from留在原地 -
She stayed behind after the other guests left.其他客人走后，她留了下来。
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They left behind everything they owned when they fled the country.他们逃离那个国家时，所有财产都没有带走。
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We had to leave our family, friends, and neighbors behind.我们不得不告别我们的家人、朋友和邻里。
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often used figuratively常用作比喻 c : later in time迟；晚 -
“If Winter comes, can Spring be far
behind?”
“如果冬天来了，春天还会远吗？P. B. Shelley, “Ode to the West Wind” (1820)P.B.雪莱，《西风颂》(1820)
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: in a losing position in a race or competition（在比赛中）落后 -
“How far behind was she?” “At least 50 yards (behind).”“她落后多远？”“至少50码。”
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We were ahead in the first half, but now we're behind.上半场我们领先，但现在落后了。
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We were behind by five runs. = We were five runs behind.我们落后五分。
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a politician who is behind in the polls选票落后的政治人物
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She was losing the race but she came from behind and is now in front.眼看就要输掉比赛了，但她迎头赶上，现已经跑到了前面。
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used to describe something that is not happening or proceeding as quickly as it should（进程）慢，落在后面 b —
used to describe someone who is not doing something (such as paying a debt) as quickly as required or expected拖延；拖欠；不按时 2 behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ preposition
2 behind
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
preposition
Learner's definition of BEHIND
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: in or to a place at the back of or to the rear of (someone or something)在…的后面；向…的后面 -
Look behind you.向后看。
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He was standing in front of me and she was standing behind [=in back of] me.他站在我前面，她站在我后面。
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The older students entered the room first with the younger students following behind them.高年级学生先走进房间，低年级学生跟在后面。
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The house is behind some trees. [=there are some trees in front of the house]房子在几棵树的后面。
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The cat hid behind the couch.那只猫藏在了长沙发后面。
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The sun went/hid/was behind a cloud.太阳躲进了云层。
— see also behind the eight ball at eight ball 2
: losing to (someone or something) in a race or competition（在比赛中）落后于 -
“How far behind the other runners was she?” “At least 50 yards (behind them).”“她落后其他选手多远？”“至少50码。”
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They were ahead of us by 5 points earlier in the game, but now they're behind us by 7.他们在比赛前阶段领先我们5分，但现在落后我们7分。
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The polls show that he is behind the other candidates.投票结果显示，他落后于其他候选人。
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The company is now behind the competition.目前这家公司在竞争中处于劣势。
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: in a less advanced position than (someone or something)低于 : not happening or proceeding as quickly as (someone or something)（进程）落后于 -
He was behind the other students in his studies.他学习不如其他同学。
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This year's sales have lagged considerably/significantly behind last year's sales. [=sales have not been as good this year as they were last year]今年的销售额远不如去年。
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We're running about five minutes behind schedule. [=late]按照预定计划，我们迟了五分钟。
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a : in the past for (someone or something)已成为…的过去 -
Those problems are behind us now.那些问题对我们而言已经过去了。
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Her best work is behind her. [=her best work was in the past]她曾创作过上乘之作。
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He has many years of experience behind him. [=he has many years of experience in his past]他有多年的经验。
b : out of the mind or thoughts of (someone)不再想；忘掉 5
a : providing the reason or explanation for (something)为…提供原因（或解释） -
We need to learn more about the conditions behind the strike. [=the conditions that led to the strike]我们需要了解有关此次罢工的更多原因。
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What was really behind his murder? [=what was the real reason for his murder?]他被谋杀的真正原因是什么？
b : responsible for (something)（对某事）负责，有责任 6
a : in support of (someone or something)支持 -
Despite the controversy, most of his supporters remain solidly behind him.尽管存在争议，但他的大多数拥护者仍坚定地支持他。
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We're behind you all the way!我们将一直支持你！
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I encourage everyone to get behind these proposals. [=to support these proposals]我鼓励大家都来支持这些提议。
b : with the support of (something)有…的支持
behind the times
— see 1time 3 behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ noun
plural behinds
plural behinds
Learner's definition of BEHIND
[count] informal
: the part of the body above the legs that is used for sitting : buttocks屁股