词组 | behind in |
释义 | Idiom behind inbehind in (something) not finished at the expected time.Jed was behind in school and didn't graduate with the other kids his age. behind in (something)Not having progressed as much as one would like or is necessary. I'm a little behind in my work right now, but I should have that report done by the end of the week. I'm going to be in debt for the rest of my life—I keep falling further and further behind in paying off my student loans. behind in1. Also, behind on. Late with; not progressing quickly enough with. For example, The builders are behind on this project, or I can't take time out or I'll be too far behind in my work. The same idea is also expressed as behind time, where time means a schedule or appointed time, as in The bus should have been here; it's behind time. [Early 1300s] Also see fall behind. 2. In arrears, owing more than one should. For example, Jane and Bob are behind in their payments, so the interest will mount up. [Late 1300s] |
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