Definition of behind in English:

behind

preposition bɪˈhʌɪndbəˈhaɪnd

1At or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it.
（常指出于隐蔽目的而）在…后面
the recording machinery was kept behind screens
录音设备放在屏风背后。
the sun came out from behind a cloud
Example sentencesExamples
- They should come and see what the staff do for us here instead of sitting behind desks.
- Follow the road around to the left and the house is located on the right hand side behind the electric gates.
- They were sitting on the floor behind the other side of the kitchen counter.
- At present a housing development has started on the southern side, just behind the woods.
- She thanked him, and left with a hidden smile behind her hand as she brushed her hair aside.
- Jen reached the table but instead of sitting down she stood behind one of the chairs.
- Soon, he could only see the top of her head behind a high-stacked cart of pottery and herbs.
- He walked around the room to find her sitting on the ground behind her bed, hid from the door by her high mattresses.
- Armed commandos had taken position behind bushes on both sides of the road.
- From where she was sitting she could not see the twins watching the game from the other side behind the goal.
- The doorman directed him up a hidden flight of stairs behind a velvet rope.
- She arrives in a great procession at the end in the book - not being coy hidden behind a banner.
- I've put myself directly in front of a concrete bollard at the end of the rank and there is no way he can run me down if I side step behind it.
- She had planned to meet all her friends at their usual location, behind the school on the grassy hill.
- He said the proposed location behind the leisure centre was too far away and too difficult to get to on top of a hill.
- You'll need to dismantle the phone to access the card though, as it's hidden behind the battery.
- Certain scenes were shot with the use of hidden cameras, positioned behind windows or in the back of a truck.
- The cameras would be installed so they could record the scene ahead of, behind and to either side of the car.
- He was sitting about five tables to the right of her hidden behind some plastic trees.
- The hidden sun slipped behind the tall wall.
Synonyms
at the back of, at the rear of, beyond, on the other side of, on the far side of, on the further side of
North American in back of
after, following, to the rear of, in the wake of, at the back of, close on, hard on the heels of, on the trail of
1. 1.1 Underlying (something) but not apparent to the observer.
  the agony behind his decision to retire
  他做出退休这个决定背后的痛苦。
  Example sentencesExamples
  And worse still for the government, the row has exposed the real agenda behind their plans.
  She said he concealed his darker side behind a veneer of respectability in order to hide his true character from adoring fans.
  It seems a fitting observation on the lives of comedians behind whose talent to amuse so often lies private unhappiness.
  What enticed him about the script was the underlying theme behind its premise.
  The real tragedy of all this is that the real problem behind these events gets lost in the tabloid headlines.
  Parker exposes the vanity, artifice and delusion that stand behind these apparently candid books.
  Filmed on location in Mongolia, this film looks at the legend behind the man.
  When they negotiate, they often hide a major concession behind a barrage of bluster.
  There is some hidden truth behind gossip so who knows what the heck he'd ask out of me.
  After Olga's death, she started to piece together the truth behind the stories.
  A series of guided tours for people to discover the truth behind a hidden street has revealed more of its history.
  But behind the fixed smiles, observers reckon the pain has reached such top outlets too.
  The true story behind the death of baby Charlotte Latta will never be known.
  For once we get to see the dark side lurking behind his pleasant demeanor.
  At least everyone seemed to appreciate the work we have done on the house - the panic behind it all is never apparent!
  Docudrama is generally expected to fill out the human story behind important events.
  Tell us what was going on behind the scenes as far as that decision and how it played out.
  That is the underlying theme behind the controversial diet called Atkins.
  Is this what lurks behind his divine plan to make pubs and restaurants more conducive to dining?
2Following or further back than (another member of a moving group)
跟在…后面，落在…后面
we were stuck behind a slow-moving tractor
跟在一辆开得很慢的拖拉机后面动都动不得。
Example sentencesExamples
- When we get there we will go out the back door and I want you to follow very close behind me.
- Catherine began to make her way out of my room, the guards following close behind her.
- I got there just over 25 minutes late, but I was stuck behind a tractor for the last section.
- How many times have you driven behind a ten year old Ford or Vauxhall that puffs out massive clouds of blue smoke every time it sets off?
- But it is growing fast and people are starting to realise that a lot more can be done than just following behind the boat.
- Leara followed close behind him, thinking of the pain Arthur felt and what it meant.
- She heard her feet running and she also heard another set of feet following close behind her.
- She walked to the front door to be sure it was locked as he followed close behind her.
- This becomes very effective if there is an enemy ship following behind you.
- I see familiar landmarks slip by and then we get stuck behind a tractor with huge wheels and a trailer.
- The white horse followed on behind him, perhaps in the vain hope of a Polo mint or a carrot.
- It was going pretty slow like most buses do, and there was a line of about ten cars behind us.
- He trains on his own, often a solitary figure with nothing but a support car behind him, and goes to bed hungry to keep down his weight.
- He is trailing behind us, apparently not really knowing what to do or say.
- Kevin got up and followed close behind his client as everyone made their way outside.
- Joel jumped to his feet and went out the door with Marc following close behind him.
- Amy opened the door slightly and slipped into the room, Jessica following close behind her.
- Apparently some speed freak had an issue with being stuck behind my slow-moving car.
- He followed behind the ambulance on the way to the hospital and then came and fetched me.
- She made a mad dash for the gas station as her new college friend and I followed behind her.
Synonyms
at the back of, at the rear of, beyond, on the other side of, on the far side of, on the further side of
1. 2.1 At the back of (someone), after they have passed through a door.
  （某人通过房门后）在其后面
  she ran out of the room, slamming the door behind her
  她跑出房间，砰的一声关上了（身后的）门。
  Example sentencesExamples
  She slammed the door loudly behind her and threw away the papers she had been carrying.
  I couldn't find him one day after he had forced his way underneath the bath and the side panel had closed behind him.
  When she got into the room she sunk to the floor and the door slammed shut behind her.
  Tears were already gathering in my eyes as I ran into my room and slammed the door behind me.
  I slammed the door shut behind me and ran to where the sleeping cat lay on the couch.
  Closing the heavy door silently behind me I glanced right and then left in the wide sunny street.
  She ran into her bedroom, slammed the door behind her, and fell onto her bed crying.
  Her uncle followed and once they reached the house, he locked the gate behind them.
  He then left the cell, locking it up behind him.
  He laid down some money and then walked out of the diner, the door slamming shut behind him.
  The only time someone took my hand was to lead me out the door and slam it behind me.
  She slowly backs out of the room, closing the door behind her.
  I opened the front door and took a deep breath before stepping inside and closing the door behind me.
  She hopped down from the cab of the tow truck and slammed the door shut behind her.
  You get visibly upset when you don't get your way at meetings and storm out slamming the door behind you.
  I pressed the garage door button twice more and it closed behind me.
  When we got back to her house, she quickly ran up to her room slamming the door behind her.
  Hurriedly, they moved inside and toward another elevator, the door locking automatically behind them.
  He gave up, slammed the front door behind him, and strode off into the street.
  She stomped out to the front of the store in a huff, slamming the dividing door behind her.
3In support of or giving guidance to (someone else)
支持（某人）；引导（某人）；做（某人的）后盾
whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you
无论你决定干什么，我都支持你。
the power behind the throne
王位背后的权力。
Example sentencesExamples
- We are all behind you supporting you all the way.
- We asked the supporters to get behind the team, be more patient and give the players a chance to do well.
- The state no longer provide for them like they used to, and wouldn't have to if they had the support of their family behind them.
- We can't do what we do without our listeners getting behind us and supporting us financially.
- Petitions have been launched in both towns to save the units and today the Gazette throws its support behind the campaign.
- They gave this match all they had and the supporters really got behind them.
- That level of growth serves the interest of a few and these are the ones who are deemed to be the power behind the throne.
- We in the West End are fully behind any efforts to try and overturn this decision.
- He called on the fans who supported the club during the Premiership years to get back behind the side.
- Residents have rallied behind Mrs Tracy to try and get the decision reversed.
- It will be great to get a huge crowd behind us and support us as we strive for our fourth consecutive victory.
- The Russian government also threw its support behind the domestic aviation industry.
- He said he believed public support was already behind them.
- William's prestige soared and popular opinion once again swung behind the resistance movement.
- A lot of people are behind her and support her.
- She said that her members were behind him all the way.
- They managed to put out campaigns rallying supporters behind them and we just have to do the same.
- Finally, I would just like to thank the supporters again for getting behind the team as they have done in recent games.
- We just want him to know we are right behind him as he approaches the decision.
- Should a country stand behind its officers even if they make the wrong decisions in the heat of battle?
Synonyms
supporting, backing, for, on the side of, in agreement with
financing
1. 3.1 Controlling or responsible for (an event or plan)
  幕后（指导、操纵或负责）的
  I began to believe that he was behind the whole plot
  the meticulous organization behind the coup
  政变背后严密的组织工作。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The President does not need to repeat the rationale behind his decision to raise fuel prices.
  The man behind plans to transform a plot of land into a nature reserve has vowed to see it open by the end of the year.
  Mr Lowry was more interested in the execution of decisions rather than the detail behind them.
  However, on that occasion, for the first time, we were informed of the decision and the rational behind it.
  Anastasia's mum fears that her daughter's profound deafness is behind Oxford's decision.
  The police have apparently developed four theories about who might have been behind the bombings.
  The man behind a controversial plan to site a homeless centre in Clifton is to have a meeting with residents' groups.
  The other five are alleged to be members of the group behind the train bombings.
  The first story sheds light on the hidden inspiration behind Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
  The developer behind a controversial housing plan has backed down and agreed to carry out major sewer work.
  He claimed that communists were behind the decision.
  In it, the authors raise serious questions about who was really behind the plan.
  Three compelling reasons may be behind this apparent shift in policy.
  The man behind Yorkshire's biggest event in the agricultural calendar has lost his battle against cancer.
  Holly Combe examines the hidden motives behind the calls for a return to chivalry.
  He refused to comment on the allegation that favoritism was behind the decision.
  The possibility that this man was behind the deaths of the other women is being investigated.
  They want company bosses behind the plan to visit their villages so they can talk about their concerns.
  The attempt to make things faster has been a driving force behind human achievement.
  During this meeting you should discuss and make notes of the reason behind their decision to leave.
  Since then he has been regarded as the driving force behind the company's development in Britain and Asia.
  I can understand the thinking behind that decision, but I can't say that I agree with it.
  However, it seems that shaky economic conditions appear to be behind its decision to cut jobs.
  Synonyms
  responsible for, at the bottom of, at the back of, the cause of, the source of, the organizer of
  to blame for, culpable of, guilty of
  causing, instigating, initiating, urging
4After the departure or death of (someone)
在…离开后，在…死后，在…身后
he left behind him a manuscript which was subsequently published
他身后留下一部手稿，后来这手稿出版了。
Example sentencesExamples
- He left behind him several unpublished manuscripts.
- Comedians instinctively understand that to be alive in death they need to leave a trail of emotional debris behind them.
- When they left the encampment they left behind them beds, wearing apparel and clothing of all kinds scattered around.
- He left behind him three daughters, and a son born of the same mother.
5Less advanced than (someone or something) in achievement or development.
（在成就或发展方面）落后于
the government admitted it is ten years behind the West in PC technology
政府承认在个人电脑技术方面比西方落后10年。
Example sentencesExamples
- A country which cannot maintain growth rates falls further and further behind its competitors.
- We are about ten years behind world leaders in the technology already.
- It has lagged behind other developed countries in setting standards for daily intake.
- In richer cities such as Beijing and Shanghai it is not far behind developed country levels.
- Where Scotland is lagging behind its competitors is in political, and even popular, support.
- Athletics is several years behind swimming in the development of a coherent structure and a winning mentality.
- Its development is well behind that of several comparable Asian cities, yet it is one of the most expensive.
Synonyms
less advanced than, slower than, weaker than, inferior to
later than, late in relation to, after
6Having a lower score than (another competitor)
比分落后于
Woosnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples
伍斯纳姆比规定击球次数少10杆，比弗雷德·库普勒斯落后5杆。
Example sentencesExamples
- She opened with a 70, and added a 73 to be in the top ten and just six behind Daniel going into the weekend.
- With two games remaining the Kildare town side are four points behind Portarlington.
- That left him level for the tournament but a massive 14 shots behind runaway winner Goosen.
- They are three points behind Elton but have five games in hand.
- It's all too easy to go to the US and find yourself 20 shots behind the winner.
- Early on, he suffers the indignity of being three shots behind an Englishman.
- He is now 11 shots behind Els and admits his dream of an unprecedented grand slam is all but over.
- United are seven points behind the Hertfordshire side, but they have three games in hand.
- No, the really shocking statistic was that Hearts were ten points behind Celtic.
- Spring View are now just 22 points behind the top two following a seven-wicket win at Standish.
- He was 15 shots behind Phil Mickelson but that was the least of his worries.
- Currently, with two games left they are five points behind Windsor, which has the last spot.
- Ten points behind Celtic and Hearts at the start of the day, they had no reason to come out of the traps with reluctance.
- After the first weekend of racing, he was sitting third behind the joint leaders.
- On level par, Matthew was seven shots behind the leader.
- Bauer started the day two shots behind Laura Diaz and tied for second place.
- But Todd will not let heads drop ahead of a clash with the side one place behind them in fifth.
- A fifth successive draw for Brighouse Town saw them slip four points behind the two Keighley sides.
- They lie a disappointing fourth and are already ten points behind the leaders.
- He had also started the day nine shots behind first round leader Carl Pettersson.

adverb bɪˈhʌɪndbəˈhaɪnd

1At or to the far side of something.
在后面，在背后
Campbell grabbed him from behind
坎贝尔从背后抓住了他。
Example sentencesExamples
- He grew bigger every time you looked behind as he followed you.
- A movement behind and to the left made her turn to face the guard sent to challenge her.
- Alex, who was wounded in the stomach and arm, was apparently shot from behind, the judge said.
- If someone tackles you from behind or the side, you have to go down.
- She had gone ten or 20 yards past him when he ran up, grabbed her throat from behind and assaulted her.
- The unknown attacker grabbed her from behind.
- Mia was sitting up looking at me from behind and a few boys had quit doing the pushups.
- You sat in the middle of the car just as you would in an F1 car, with your passengers to the side and slightly behind.
- Bending down, he wrapped his arms around her from behind and left a kiss on her cheek.
- He attacked the younger boy from behind.
- He grabbed her from behind and violently attacked and indecently assaulted her.
- It meant he could not make a move on those immediately ahead and was a sitting target for those chasing from behind.
- He approached the girl from behind and then ran off towards Hartfield Road.
- Cowardly thugs jumped a former soldier from behind and savagely attacked him as he walked home after a night out in York.
- He grabbed her from behind and indecently assaulted her but she managed to fight him off and ran to a nearby house.
- Above us are snorkellers looking down at us and diving groups below, behind and ahead.
- Dumont films it from behind and to one side such that the perspective becomes slightly distorted.
- He took them for a walk and they attacked him from behind for no apparent reason.
2In a particular place after leaving or after others have moved on.
（遗留）在后，（留）在原处
don't leave me behind
别把我丢在后面。
Example sentencesExamples
- The package is believed to have been luggage left behind on a train.
- Whoever did it left behind an empty cart of strong beer.
- The narratives tend to focus on family members left behind, in states of bemused and angry grief.
- I know a lot more Bulgarian now and hopefully won't leave my luggage behind anywhere.
- Then we were instructed to leave our belongings behind and return to the departure gate.
- Yet those who do agree to go know that they will be putting any family members they leave behind in mortal danger.
- Not wishing to be left behind, the Observer revealed yesterday that it has a blog.
- Please send what you can to support those left behind, they need to survive and everyone can do a lot to help.
- It's sad that they leave rubbish behind and equally sad that the resources of the council have to be deployed to clear it up.
- He was apparently left behind when his owners went back to China, in the care of a friend.
- Suddenly the beauty of the location became even tougher to leave behind.
- My job is to follow clues left behind on the seabed of disasters that may have taken place hundreds of years ago.
- She ran down the hallway toward the service elevator, leaving her serving cart behind.
- It is thought the burglars were stealing to order as they left behind scores of instruments also worth thousands of pounds.
- How can you move on when you don't even know what you are leaving behind and why?
- Six per cent of those responding to the survey said guests had even left a family member behind.
- She shifted her stare back to the bag he left behind and gently touched it with her fingers.
- As we travel around the capital, it's apparent just what the water has left behind.
- We got out of there as fast as we could leave our mess behind and then went to the record store.
- The refugees seem anxious to get back to their homes and many of them left behind family members in the city.
Synonyms
afterwards, remaining after departure
3Further back than other members of a moving group.
落在后面
Ben led the way, with Joe a short distance behind
比格威格带路，巴克霍恩在后面不远。
Example sentencesExamples
- Everyone else followed behind, and as a group we arrived five minutes early.
- Then he stood up and started to walk out, with my mum following closely behind.
- A sulky little girl, maybe ten or eleven years old, followed a few yards behind.
- His girlfriend was following behind in a car and is believed to have seen the collision.
- Zaynab was rushed to hospital while the family followed behind in their cars.
- Following behind were the regimental colonels and crusty old generals on horseback.
- I followed behind, blushing massively, until we got to school, panting with exhilaration.
- I rode in the car with Dad back to his house while Debbie followed on behind so I could find out what had gone on.
- Six police motorcyclists drove in front of the coach, with two more outriders and a police car following on behind.
- He followed close behind but stopped and turned back when he was only a couple of steps up.
- Will and Jules followed behind in silence, each wondering what had upset him so much.
- He was taking the car for a test run on Monday evening with his father following behind.
- The serpent swam toward shore, and the smaller serpents followed close behind.
- Freddy on the other hand lags behind and then stops by a locker to talk to one of his numerous acquaintances.
- He was left well behind but it soon became apparent he had the fastest car in the race.
- I was following along close behind, not in any great hurry, and I'm glad I did.
Synonyms
after, afterwards, at the back, in the rear, in the wake, at the end, at six o'clock
4(in a contest or match) having a score lower than that of the opposing team.
（比赛中）比分落后
England were still 382 runs behind
英格兰队仍然落后382跑垒得分。
Example sentencesExamples
- The Conference South side fell further behind when Chris Llewellyn hit number four
- He admitted he was not a happy man after seeing his side go behind for the fifth time in the last six games.
- One serious drawback of the contain-and-counter attitude is apparent when a team goes behind.
- But he sends his kick just wide of the posts to leave the home side eight points behind.
- In truth, Wales should have been 20 points behind and out of the match by half time.
5Late in accomplishing a task.
迟，拖沓，不按时（完成任务）
I'm getting behind with my work
我的工作不能按时完成了。
Example sentencesExamples
- So it comes as no surprise that they should have fallen behind in developing a system intended to do the impossible.
- I'm behind in my classes and buried under papers I haven't started.
- I feel like Im behind with everything at the moment.
- She's behind with her schoolwork after being sick and being away.
Synonyms
running late, late, behind schedule, behindhand, delayed, not on time, behind time
1. 5.1 In arrears.
  拖欠，欠债
  she was behind with her rent
  她拖欠租金。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The school principal informs Niki that her son will have to leave the school as she's behind with his fees.
  They're behind with their bills.
  It's hardly surprising if he's behind with his rent and his new landlords have a more profitable venture in mind.
  Synonyms
  in arrears, overdue, in debt, in the red
  late, unpunctual, tardy, behindhand, behind target

noun bɪˈhʌɪndbəˈhaɪnd

1informal A person's buttocks.
she slid inelegantly down a few steps on her behind
Example sentencesExamples
- The landlords refuse to get off their fat behinds and allow the agents to fix a serious water leakage problem with our air conditioner.
- Times have changed, so when we leave our desk at the end of the day we should be getting our big, lazy behinds down to our local sports centres.
- Voters would like nothing better than to sit on their behinds, live of the wealth created in the past, and to complain about the unfairness of the world all the way down.
- They have two distinct camel humps of fat on their behinds.
- Next to the observatory is a natural slide that so many children's behinds have polished that rock is now as smooth as glass.
- He explains how much beef today comes not from beef cattle bred to fatten beautifully but from dairy-cross cows, which have distinctly bony behinds and are the byproduct of the calving needed to keep dairy cows in milk year on year.
- Administrative professionals, if they're any good, save their bosses' behinds every day.
- I see guys smacking their girlfriends' behinds at the subway station and on the train.
- I've also bought some iron oxide hand warmers in case we break down on a Col and end up freezing our behinds off.
- Hopefully naked behinds and former page 3 models will not be making an appearance.
- And this is why children these days sport Mickeys and Minnies on their tiny little feet and behinds.
- Brits should be getting their lazy behinds down to the polling stations to cast their votes today.
- They sat on their civilised behinds and laughed as the frightened face of the woman they'd nicknamed The Pig stared from their screens like a rabbit caught in headlights.
- It took a good 20 minutes of slithering, most of it on our behinds.
- Now you'd be more likely to catch the peace-loving band supporting women's rights than slapping the behinds of onstage dancing girls, who used to form part of their live act.
- The tunnel is slightly wider than the railroad track, and the railroad track, as you now know, is about as wide as two horses' behinds.
- On a Web site I won't name, people post images they've taken - in public places - of other people's behinds.
- Those with sensitive behinds will even be able to use their mobile phone to ring in advance and warm up their electronically-monitored toilet seat.
- They wiggle their behinds, pull faces, and dance with newfound vigour, passion and excitement, all the while giggling uncontrollably at their reflections on our car.
- After gliding maybe two steps, we would simultaneously fall down on our behinds.
Synonyms
buttocks, cheeks, hindquarters, haunches, rump, rear end, seat
2Australian Rules Football
A kick that sends the ball over a behind line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point.
〔澳橄〕射门得分
Example sentencesExamples
- The team's kicking accuracy let them down however, with another four behinds bringing the three quarter time total to ten.
- The captain read out the goals and behinds slowly over the PA, apologising that while he knew they were important to many passengers, he had no idea what it meant.
- They kicked another two behinds to win the match by eight points.
- In an amazing hour of football stretching over the first, second and third quarters the two teams combined to kick 16 straight behinds.
- The Roys kicked no goals and 14 behinds to defeat Richmond Union.

Origin

Old English behindan, bihindan, from bi 'by' + hindan 'from behind'.

Rhymes

affined, bind, blind, find, hind, humankind, interwind, kind, mankind, mind, nonaligned, resigned, rind, unaligned, unassigned, unconfined, undefined, undersigned, undesigned, unlined, unrefined, unsigned, wynd

Definition of behind in US English:

behind

prepositionbəˈhīndbəˈhaɪnd

1At or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it.
（常指出于隐蔽目的而）在…后面
the recording machinery was kept behind screens
录音设备放在屏风背后。
the sun came out from behind a cloud
Example sentencesExamples
- She arrives in a great procession at the end in the book - not being coy hidden behind a banner.
- They should come and see what the staff do for us here instead of sitting behind desks.
- You'll need to dismantle the phone to access the card though, as it's hidden behind the battery.
- The doorman directed him up a hidden flight of stairs behind a velvet rope.
- Soon, he could only see the top of her head behind a high-stacked cart of pottery and herbs.
- Armed commandos had taken position behind bushes on both sides of the road.
- Certain scenes were shot with the use of hidden cameras, positioned behind windows or in the back of a truck.
- He walked around the room to find her sitting on the ground behind her bed, hid from the door by her high mattresses.
- She had planned to meet all her friends at their usual location, behind the school on the grassy hill.
- From where she was sitting she could not see the twins watching the game from the other side behind the goal.
- He was sitting about five tables to the right of her hidden behind some plastic trees.
- Follow the road around to the left and the house is located on the right hand side behind the electric gates.
- They were sitting on the floor behind the other side of the kitchen counter.
- At present a housing development has started on the southern side, just behind the woods.
- The cameras would be installed so they could record the scene ahead of, behind and to either side of the car.
- I've put myself directly in front of a concrete bollard at the end of the rank and there is no way he can run me down if I side step behind it.
- He said the proposed location behind the leisure centre was too far away and too difficult to get to on top of a hill.
- The hidden sun slipped behind the tall wall.
- Jen reached the table but instead of sitting down she stood behind one of the chairs.
- She thanked him, and left with a hidden smile behind her hand as she brushed her hair aside.
Synonyms
at the back of, at the rear of, beyond, on the other side of, on the far side of, on the further side of
after, following, to the rear of, in the wake of, at the back of, close on, hard on the heels of, on the trail of
1. 1.1 Underlying (something) but not apparent to the observer.
  the agony behind his decision to retire
  他做出退休这个决定背后的痛苦。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Parker exposes the vanity, artifice and delusion that stand behind these apparently candid books.
  For once we get to see the dark side lurking behind his pleasant demeanor.
  That is the underlying theme behind the controversial diet called Atkins.
  A series of guided tours for people to discover the truth behind a hidden street has revealed more of its history.
  And worse still for the government, the row has exposed the real agenda behind their plans.
  Tell us what was going on behind the scenes as far as that decision and how it played out.
  At least everyone seemed to appreciate the work we have done on the house - the panic behind it all is never apparent!
  When they negotiate, they often hide a major concession behind a barrage of bluster.
  It seems a fitting observation on the lives of comedians behind whose talent to amuse so often lies private unhappiness.
  The true story behind the death of baby Charlotte Latta will never be known.
  The real tragedy of all this is that the real problem behind these events gets lost in the tabloid headlines.
  Is this what lurks behind his divine plan to make pubs and restaurants more conducive to dining?
  She said he concealed his darker side behind a veneer of respectability in order to hide his true character from adoring fans.
  What enticed him about the script was the underlying theme behind its premise.
  Docudrama is generally expected to fill out the human story behind important events.
  But behind the fixed smiles, observers reckon the pain has reached such top outlets too.
  There is some hidden truth behind gossip so who knows what the heck he'd ask out of me.
  After Olga's death, she started to piece together the truth behind the stories.
  Filmed on location in Mongolia, this film looks at the legend behind the man.
2In a line or procession, following or further back than (another member of the line or procession)
跟在…后面，落在…后面
stuck behind a slow-moving tractor
跟在一辆开得很慢的拖拉机后面动都动不得。
Example sentencesExamples
- He trains on his own, often a solitary figure with nothing but a support car behind him, and goes to bed hungry to keep down his weight.
- Joel jumped to his feet and went out the door with Marc following close behind him.
- Apparently some speed freak had an issue with being stuck behind my slow-moving car.
- This becomes very effective if there is an enemy ship following behind you.
- The white horse followed on behind him, perhaps in the vain hope of a Polo mint or a carrot.
- I got there just over 25 minutes late, but I was stuck behind a tractor for the last section.
- Leara followed close behind him, thinking of the pain Arthur felt and what it meant.
- When we get there we will go out the back door and I want you to follow very close behind me.
- Catherine began to make her way out of my room, the guards following close behind her.
- He is trailing behind us, apparently not really knowing what to do or say.
- How many times have you driven behind a ten year old Ford or Vauxhall that puffs out massive clouds of blue smoke every time it sets off?
- He followed behind the ambulance on the way to the hospital and then came and fetched me.
- Kevin got up and followed close behind his client as everyone made their way outside.
- She made a mad dash for the gas station as her new college friend and I followed behind her.
- She heard her feet running and she also heard another set of feet following close behind her.
- It was going pretty slow like most buses do, and there was a line of about ten cars behind us.
- I see familiar landmarks slip by and then we get stuck behind a tractor with huge wheels and a trailer.
- But it is growing fast and people are starting to realise that a lot more can be done than just following behind the boat.
- She walked to the front door to be sure it was locked as he followed close behind her.
- Amy opened the door slightly and slipped into the room, Jessica following close behind her.
Synonyms
at the back of, at the rear of, beyond, on the other side of, on the far side of, on the further side of
1. 2.1 At the back of (someone), after they have passed through a door.
  （某人通过房门后）在其后面
  she ran out of the room, slamming the door behind her
  她跑出房间，砰的一声关上了（身后的）门。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The only time someone took my hand was to lead me out the door and slam it behind me.
  When we got back to her house, she quickly ran up to her room slamming the door behind her.
  She slammed the door loudly behind her and threw away the papers she had been carrying.
  She ran into her bedroom, slammed the door behind her, and fell onto her bed crying.
  Her uncle followed and once they reached the house, he locked the gate behind them.
  She slowly backs out of the room, closing the door behind her.
  He gave up, slammed the front door behind him, and strode off into the street.
  Tears were already gathering in my eyes as I ran into my room and slammed the door behind me.
  I couldn't find him one day after he had forced his way underneath the bath and the side panel had closed behind him.
  He laid down some money and then walked out of the diner, the door slamming shut behind him.
  I pressed the garage door button twice more and it closed behind me.
  When she got into the room she sunk to the floor and the door slammed shut behind her.
  I opened the front door and took a deep breath before stepping inside and closing the door behind me.
  Closing the heavy door silently behind me I glanced right and then left in the wide sunny street.
  She hopped down from the cab of the tow truck and slammed the door shut behind her.
  She stomped out to the front of the store in a huff, slamming the dividing door behind her.
  I slammed the door shut behind me and ran to where the sleeping cat lay on the couch.
  You get visibly upset when you don't get your way at meetings and storm out slamming the door behind you.
  He then left the cell, locking it up behind him.
  Hurriedly, they moved inside and toward another elevator, the door locking automatically behind them.
3In support of or giving guidance to (someone else)
支持（某人）；引导（某人）；做（某人的）后盾
whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you
无论你决定干什么，我都支持你。
the power behind the throne
王位背后的权力。
Example sentencesExamples
- The state no longer provide for them like they used to, and wouldn't have to if they had the support of their family behind them.
- The Russian government also threw its support behind the domestic aviation industry.
- Residents have rallied behind Mrs Tracy to try and get the decision reversed.
- We just want him to know we are right behind him as he approaches the decision.
- It will be great to get a huge crowd behind us and support us as we strive for our fourth consecutive victory.
- We can't do what we do without our listeners getting behind us and supporting us financially.
- Petitions have been launched in both towns to save the units and today the Gazette throws its support behind the campaign.
- They managed to put out campaigns rallying supporters behind them and we just have to do the same.
- William's prestige soared and popular opinion once again swung behind the resistance movement.
- She said that her members were behind him all the way.
- We are all behind you supporting you all the way.
- That level of growth serves the interest of a few and these are the ones who are deemed to be the power behind the throne.
- They gave this match all they had and the supporters really got behind them.
- We asked the supporters to get behind the team, be more patient and give the players a chance to do well.
- A lot of people are behind her and support her.
- He called on the fans who supported the club during the Premiership years to get back behind the side.
- We in the West End are fully behind any efforts to try and overturn this decision.
- He said he believed public support was already behind them.
- Finally, I would just like to thank the supporters again for getting behind the team as they have done in recent games.
- Should a country stand behind its officers even if they make the wrong decisions in the heat of battle?
Synonyms
supporting, backing, for, on the side of, in agreement with
1. 3.1 Guiding, controlling, or responsible for (an event or plan)
  幕后（指导、操纵或负责）的
  I began to believe that he was behind the whole plot
  the reasoning behind their decisions
  他们那些决定的理由。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The man behind Yorkshire's biggest event in the agricultural calendar has lost his battle against cancer.
  The man behind plans to transform a plot of land into a nature reserve has vowed to see it open by the end of the year.
  The other five are alleged to be members of the group behind the train bombings.
  The police have apparently developed four theories about who might have been behind the bombings.
  The developer behind a controversial housing plan has backed down and agreed to carry out major sewer work.
  Three compelling reasons may be behind this apparent shift in policy.
  Anastasia's mum fears that her daughter's profound deafness is behind Oxford's decision.
  Since then he has been regarded as the driving force behind the company's development in Britain and Asia.
  The President does not need to repeat the rationale behind his decision to raise fuel prices.
  He refused to comment on the allegation that favoritism was behind the decision.
  Holly Combe examines the hidden motives behind the calls for a return to chivalry.
  He claimed that communists were behind the decision.
  However, it seems that shaky economic conditions appear to be behind its decision to cut jobs.
  Mr Lowry was more interested in the execution of decisions rather than the detail behind them.
  However, on that occasion, for the first time, we were informed of the decision and the rational behind it.
  They want company bosses behind the plan to visit their villages so they can talk about their concerns.
  I can understand the thinking behind that decision, but I can't say that I agree with it.
  The attempt to make things faster has been a driving force behind human achievement.
  The first story sheds light on the hidden inspiration behind Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
  In it, the authors raise serious questions about who was really behind the plan.
  During this meeting you should discuss and make notes of the reason behind their decision to leave.
  The man behind a controversial plan to site a homeless centre in Clifton is to have a meeting with residents' groups.
  The possibility that this man was behind the deaths of the other women is being investigated.
  Synonyms
  responsible for, at the bottom of, at the back of, the cause of, the source of, the organizer of
4After the departure or death of (the person referred to)
在…离开后，在…死后，在…身后
he left behind him a manuscript that was subsequently published
他身后留下一部手稿，后来这手稿出版了。
Example sentencesExamples
- He left behind him several unpublished manuscripts.
- When they left the encampment they left behind them beds, wearing apparel and clothing of all kinds scattered around.
- Comedians instinctively understand that to be alive in death they need to leave a trail of emotional debris behind them.
- He left behind him three daughters, and a son born of the same mother.
5Less advanced than (someone else) in achievement or development.
（在成就或发展方面）落后于
the government admitted it is ten years behind the West in PC technology
政府承认在个人电脑技术方面比西方落后10年。
Example sentencesExamples
- It has lagged behind other developed countries in setting standards for daily intake.
- We are about ten years behind world leaders in the technology already.
- A country which cannot maintain growth rates falls further and further behind its competitors.
- In richer cities such as Beijing and Shanghai it is not far behind developed country levels.
- Athletics is several years behind swimming in the development of a coherent structure and a winning mentality.
- Its development is well behind that of several comparable Asian cities, yet it is one of the most expensive.
- Where Scotland is lagging behind its competitors is in political, and even popular, support.
Synonyms
less advanced than, slower than, weaker than, inferior to
later than, late in relation to, after
6Having a lower score than (another competitor)
比分落后于
Woodnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples
伍斯纳姆比规定击球次数少10杆，比弗雷德·库普勒斯落后5杆。
Example sentencesExamples
- He was 15 shots behind Phil Mickelson but that was the least of his worries.
- Bauer started the day two shots behind Laura Diaz and tied for second place.
- Currently, with two games left they are five points behind Windsor, which has the last spot.
- Early on, he suffers the indignity of being three shots behind an Englishman.
- They lie a disappointing fourth and are already ten points behind the leaders.
- On level par, Matthew was seven shots behind the leader.
- They are three points behind Elton but have five games in hand.
- He had also started the day nine shots behind first round leader Carl Pettersson.
- She opened with a 70, and added a 73 to be in the top ten and just six behind Daniel going into the weekend.
- He is now 11 shots behind Els and admits his dream of an unprecedented grand slam is all but over.
- It's all too easy to go to the US and find yourself 20 shots behind the winner.
- After the first weekend of racing, he was sitting third behind the joint leaders.
- United are seven points behind the Hertfordshire side, but they have three games in hand.
- Ten points behind Celtic and Hearts at the start of the day, they had no reason to come out of the traps with reluctance.
- With two games remaining the Kildare town side are four points behind Portarlington.
- No, the really shocking statistic was that Hearts were ten points behind Celtic.
- A fifth successive draw for Brighouse Town saw them slip four points behind the two Keighley sides.
- That left him level for the tournament but a massive 14 shots behind runaway winner Goosen.
- But Todd will not let heads drop ahead of a clash with the side one place behind them in fifth.
- Spring View are now just 22 points behind the top two following a seven-wicket win at Standish.

adverbbəˈhīndbəˈhaɪnd

1At or to the far side or the back side of something.
在后面，在背后
Campbell grabbed him from behind
坎贝尔从背后抓住了他。
as I looked behind, my feet crashed into a basket
Example sentencesExamples
- He grabbed her from behind and indecently assaulted her but she managed to fight him off and ran to a nearby house.
- Mia was sitting up looking at me from behind and a few boys had quit doing the pushups.
- Alex, who was wounded in the stomach and arm, was apparently shot from behind, the judge said.
- He grabbed her from behind and violently attacked and indecently assaulted her.
- A movement behind and to the left made her turn to face the guard sent to challenge her.
- You sat in the middle of the car just as you would in an F1 car, with your passengers to the side and slightly behind.
- Dumont films it from behind and to one side such that the perspective becomes slightly distorted.
- He took them for a walk and they attacked him from behind for no apparent reason.
- He grew bigger every time you looked behind as he followed you.
- He approached the girl from behind and then ran off towards Hartfield Road.
- If someone tackles you from behind or the side, you have to go down.
- Cowardly thugs jumped a former soldier from behind and savagely attacked him as he walked home after a night out in York.
- He attacked the younger boy from behind.
- She had gone ten or 20 yards past him when he ran up, grabbed her throat from behind and assaulted her.
- Above us are snorkellers looking down at us and diving groups below, behind and ahead.
- The unknown attacker grabbed her from behind.
- Bending down, he wrapped his arms around her from behind and left a kiss on her cheek.
- It meant he could not make a move on those immediately ahead and was a sitting target for those chasing from behind.
2Remaining after someone or something is gone.
don't leave me behind
别把我丢在后面。
blocks of ice left behind by a retreating glacier
Example sentencesExamples
- The refugees seem anxious to get back to their homes and many of them left behind family members in the city.
- Please send what you can to support those left behind, they need to survive and everyone can do a lot to help.
- It's sad that they leave rubbish behind and equally sad that the resources of the council have to be deployed to clear it up.
- I know a lot more Bulgarian now and hopefully won't leave my luggage behind anywhere.
- She ran down the hallway toward the service elevator, leaving her serving cart behind.
- Then we were instructed to leave our belongings behind and return to the departure gate.
- The narratives tend to focus on family members left behind, in states of bemused and angry grief.
- Whoever did it left behind an empty cart of strong beer.
- Suddenly the beauty of the location became even tougher to leave behind.
- As we travel around the capital, it's apparent just what the water has left behind.
- My job is to follow clues left behind on the seabed of disasters that may have taken place hundreds of years ago.
- Six per cent of those responding to the survey said guests had even left a family member behind.
- He was apparently left behind when his owners went back to China, in the care of a friend.
- We got out of there as fast as we could leave our mess behind and then went to the record store.
- It is thought the burglars were stealing to order as they left behind scores of instruments also worth thousands of pounds.
- The package is believed to have been luggage left behind on a train.
- Not wishing to be left behind, the Observer revealed yesterday that it has a blog.
- How can you move on when you don't even know what you are leaving behind and why?
- Yet those who do agree to go know that they will be putting any family members they leave behind in mortal danger.
- She shifted her stare back to the bag he left behind and gently touched it with her fingers.
Synonyms
afterwards, remaining after departure
3Further back than other members of a group.
落在后面
Bill led the way, with the others a short distance behind
比格威格带路，巴克霍恩在后面不远。
Example sentencesExamples
- His girlfriend was following behind in a car and is believed to have seen the collision.
- He followed close behind but stopped and turned back when he was only a couple of steps up.
- Will and Jules followed behind in silence, each wondering what had upset him so much.
- Freddy on the other hand lags behind and then stops by a locker to talk to one of his numerous acquaintances.
- A sulky little girl, maybe ten or eleven years old, followed a few yards behind.
- Then he stood up and started to walk out, with my mum following closely behind.
- He was taking the car for a test run on Monday evening with his father following behind.
- I rode in the car with Dad back to his house while Debbie followed on behind so I could find out what had gone on.
- Zaynab was rushed to hospital while the family followed behind in their cars.
- Six police motorcyclists drove in front of the coach, with two more outriders and a police car following on behind.
- I followed behind, blushing massively, until we got to school, panting with exhilaration.
- The serpent swam toward shore, and the smaller serpents followed close behind.
- He was left well behind but it soon became apparent he had the fastest car in the race.
- Following behind were the regimental colonels and crusty old generals on horseback.
- I was following along close behind, not in any great hurry, and I'm glad I did.
- Everyone else followed behind, and as a group we arrived five minutes early.
Synonyms
after, afterwards, at the back, in the rear, in the wake, at the end, at six o'clock
4(in a game or contest) having a score lower than that of the opposition.
（比赛中）比分落后
polls showed him as much as 50 points behind
Example sentencesExamples
- One serious drawback of the contain-and-counter attitude is apparent when a team goes behind.
- In truth, Wales should have been 20 points behind and out of the match by half time.
- The Conference South side fell further behind when Chris Llewellyn hit number four
- But he sends his kick just wide of the posts to leave the home side eight points behind.
- He admitted he was not a happy man after seeing his side go behind for the fifth time in the last six games.
5Slow or late in accomplishing a task.
迟，拖沓，不按时（完成任务）
getting behind with my work
我的工作不能按时完成了。
things were falling behind
Example sentencesExamples
- She's behind with her schoolwork after being sick and being away.
- I feel like Im behind with everything at the moment.
- So it comes as no surprise that they should have fallen behind in developing a system intended to do the impossible.
- I'm behind in my classes and buried under papers I haven't started.
Synonyms
running late, late, behind schedule, behindhand, delayed, not on time, behind time
1. 5.1 In arrears.
  拖欠，欠债
  she was behind with her rent
  她拖欠租金。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It's hardly surprising if he's behind with his rent and his new landlords have a more profitable venture in mind.
  The school principal informs Niki that her son will have to leave the school as she's behind with his fees.
  They're behind with their bills.
  Synonyms
  in arrears, overdue, in debt, in the red
6In a place or time already past.
the adventure lay behind them
Example sentencesExamples
- Being able to spend more time with his family, was part of his decision to leave fishing behind.
- It soon became clear that his best days were behind him and his achievements at Liverpool are modest.
- Not bad for a youngster with just ten senior appearances behind him.
- While there is plenty of development near Richmond, we left that ten miles behind us.
- In Ireland, where I was last week, they have moved decisively to leave old attitudes behind.
- With five albums behind him, Haines has a tight grip on what exactly he wants from his sound, and knows his limitations.

nounbəˈhīndbəˈhaɪnd

1informal The buttocks.
〈非正式〉屁股
sitting on her behind
她一屁股坐在那里。
Example sentencesExamples
- The landlords refuse to get off their fat behinds and allow the agents to fix a serious water leakage problem with our air conditioner.
- Times have changed, so when we leave our desk at the end of the day we should be getting our big, lazy behinds down to our local sports centres.
- I see guys smacking their girlfriends' behinds at the subway station and on the train.
- On a Web site I won't name, people post images they've taken - in public places - of other people's behinds.
- He explains how much beef today comes not from beef cattle bred to fatten beautifully but from dairy-cross cows, which have distinctly bony behinds and are the byproduct of the calving needed to keep dairy cows in milk year on year.
- And this is why children these days sport Mickeys and Minnies on their tiny little feet and behinds.
- Voters would like nothing better than to sit on their behinds, live of the wealth created in the past, and to complain about the unfairness of the world all the way down.
- I've also bought some iron oxide hand warmers in case we break down on a Col and end up freezing our behinds off.
- Next to the observatory is a natural slide that so many children's behinds have polished that rock is now as smooth as glass.
- They wiggle their behinds, pull faces, and dance with newfound vigour, passion and excitement, all the while giggling uncontrollably at their reflections on our car.
- The tunnel is slightly wider than the railroad track, and the railroad track, as you now know, is about as wide as two horses' behinds.
- After gliding maybe two steps, we would simultaneously fall down on our behinds.
- They have two distinct camel humps of fat on their behinds.
- They sat on their civilised behinds and laughed as the frightened face of the woman they'd nicknamed The Pig stared from their screens like a rabbit caught in headlights.
- It took a good 20 minutes of slithering, most of it on our behinds.
- Hopefully naked behinds and former page 3 models will not be making an appearance.
- Those with sensitive behinds will even be able to use their mobile phone to ring in advance and warm up their electronically-monitored toilet seat.
- Administrative professionals, if they're any good, save their bosses' behinds every day.
- Brits should be getting their lazy behinds down to the polling stations to cast their votes today.
- Now you'd be more likely to catch the peace-loving band supporting women's rights than slapping the behinds of onstage dancing girls, who used to form part of their live act.
Synonyms
buttocks, cheeks, hindquarters, haunches, rump, rear end, seat
2Australian Rules Football
A one-point score made by kicking the ball between the outer set of two sets of goalposts (the behind line), or by touching the ball, causing it to pass between the inner posts (goalposts).
Example sentencesExamples
- The team's kicking accuracy let them down however, with another four behinds bringing the three quarter time total to ten.
- In an amazing hour of football stretching over the first, second and third quarters the two teams combined to kick 16 straight behinds.
- They kicked another two behinds to win the match by eight points.
- The captain read out the goals and behinds slowly over the PA, apologising that while he knew they were important to many passengers, he had no idea what it meant.
- The Roys kicked no goals and 14 behinds to defeat Richmond Union.

Origin

Old English behindan, bihindan, from bi ‘by’ + hindan ‘from behind’.

词汇	behind
释义	Definition of behind in English: behind preposition bɪˈhʌɪndbəˈhaɪnd 1At or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it. （常指出于隐蔽目的而）在…后面 the recording machinery was kept behind screens 录音设备放在屏风背后。 the sun came out from behind a cloud Example sentencesExamples They should come and see what the staff do for us here instead of sitting behind desks. Follow the road around to the left and the house is located on the right hand side behind the electric gates. They were sitting on the floor behind the other side of the kitchen counter. At present a housing development has started on the southern side, just behind the woods. She thanked him, and left with a hidden smile behind her hand as she brushed her hair aside. Jen reached the table but instead of sitting down she stood behind one of the chairs. Soon, he could only see the top of her head behind a high-stacked cart of pottery and herbs. He walked around the room to find her sitting on the ground behind her bed, hid from the door by her high mattresses. Armed commandos had taken position behind bushes on both sides of the road. From where she was sitting she could not see the twins watching the game from the other side behind the goal. The doorman directed him up a hidden flight of stairs behind a velvet rope. She arrives in a great procession at the end in the book - not being coy hidden behind a banner. I've put myself directly in front of a concrete bollard at the end of the rank and there is no way he can run me down if I side step behind it. She had planned to meet all her friends at their usual location, behind the school on the grassy hill. He said the proposed location behind the leisure centre was too far away and too difficult to get to on top of a hill. You'll need to dismantle the phone to access the card though, as it's hidden behind the battery. Certain scenes were shot with the use of hidden cameras, positioned behind windows or in the back of a truck. The cameras would be installed so they could record the scene ahead of, behind and to either side of the car. He was sitting about five tables to the right of her hidden behind some plastic trees. The hidden sun slipped behind the tall wall. Synonyms at the back of, at the rear of, beyond, on the other side of, on the far side of, on the further side of North American in back of after, following, to the rear of, in the wake of, at the back of, close on, hard on the heels of, on the trail of 1.1 Underlying (something) but not apparent to the observer. the agony behind his decision to retire 他做出退休这个决定背后的痛苦。 Example sentencesExamples And worse still for the government, the row has exposed the real agenda behind their plans. She said he concealed his darker side behind a veneer of respectability in order to hide his true character from adoring fans. It seems a fitting observation on the lives of comedians behind whose talent to amuse so often lies private unhappiness. What enticed him about the script was the underlying theme behind its premise. The real tragedy of all this is that the real problem behind these events gets lost in the tabloid headlines. Parker exposes the vanity, artifice and delusion that stand behind these apparently candid books. Filmed on location in Mongolia, this film looks at the legend behind the man. When they negotiate, they often hide a major concession behind a barrage of bluster. There is some hidden truth behind gossip so who knows what the heck he'd ask out of me. After Olga's death, she started to piece together the truth behind the stories. A series of guided tours for people to discover the truth behind a hidden street has revealed more of its history. But behind the fixed smiles, observers reckon the pain has reached such top outlets too. The true story behind the death of baby Charlotte Latta will never be known. For once we get to see the dark side lurking behind his pleasant demeanor. At least everyone seemed to appreciate the work we have done on the house - the panic behind it all is never apparent! Docudrama is generally expected to fill out the human story behind important events. Tell us what was going on behind the scenes as far as that decision and how it played out. That is the underlying theme behind the controversial diet called Atkins. Is this what lurks behind his divine plan to make pubs and restaurants more conducive to dining? 2Following or further back than (another member of a moving group) 跟在…后面，落在…后面 we were stuck behind a slow-moving tractor 跟在一辆开得很慢的拖拉机后面动都动不得。 Example sentencesExamples When we get there we will go out the back door and I want you to follow very close behind me. Catherine began to make her way out of my room, the guards following close behind her. I got there just over 25 minutes late, but I was stuck behind a tractor for the last section. How many times have you driven behind a ten year old Ford or Vauxhall that puffs out massive clouds of blue smoke every time it sets off? But it is growing fast and people are starting to realise that a lot more can be done than just following behind the boat. Leara followed close behind him, thinking of the pain Arthur felt and what it meant. She heard her feet running and she also heard another set of feet following close behind her. She walked to the front door to be sure it was locked as he followed close behind her. This becomes very effective if there is an enemy ship following behind you. I see familiar landmarks slip by and then we get stuck behind a tractor with huge wheels and a trailer. The white horse followed on behind him, perhaps in the vain hope of a Polo mint or a carrot. It was going pretty slow like most buses do, and there was a line of about ten cars behind us. He trains on his own, often a solitary figure with nothing but a support car behind him, and goes to bed hungry to keep down his weight. He is trailing behind us, apparently not really knowing what to do or say. Kevin got up and followed close behind his client as everyone made their way outside. Joel jumped to his feet and went out the door with Marc following close behind him. Amy opened the door slightly and slipped into the room, Jessica following close behind her. Apparently some speed freak had an issue with being stuck behind my slow-moving car. He followed behind the ambulance on the way to the hospital and then came and fetched me. She made a mad dash for the gas station as her new college friend and I followed behind her. Synonyms at the back of, at the rear of, beyond, on the other side of, on the far side of, on the further side of 2.1 At the back of (someone), after they have passed through a door. （某人通过房门后）在其后面 she ran out of the room, slamming the door behind her 她跑出房间，砰的一声关上了（身后的）门。 Example sentencesExamples She slammed the door loudly behind her and threw away the papers she had been carrying. I couldn't find him one day after he had forced his way underneath the bath and the side panel had closed behind him. When she got into the room she sunk to the floor and the door slammed shut behind her. Tears were already gathering in my eyes as I ran into my room and slammed the door behind me. I slammed the door shut behind me and ran to where the sleeping cat lay on the couch. Closing the heavy door silently behind me I glanced right and then left in the wide sunny street. She ran into her bedroom, slammed the door behind her, and fell onto her bed crying. Her uncle followed and once they reached the house, he locked the gate behind them. He then left the cell, locking it up behind him. He laid down some money and then walked out of the diner, the door slamming shut behind him. The only time someone took my hand was to lead me out the door and slam it behind me. She slowly backs out of the room, closing the door behind her. I opened the front door and took a deep breath before stepping inside and closing the door behind me. She hopped down from the cab of the tow truck and slammed the door shut behind her. You get visibly upset when you don't get your way at meetings and storm out slamming the door behind you. I pressed the garage door button twice more and it closed behind me. When we got back to her house, she quickly ran up to her room slamming the door behind her. Hurriedly, they moved inside and toward another elevator, the door locking automatically behind them. He gave up, slammed the front door behind him, and strode off into the street. She stomped out to the front of the store in a huff, slamming the dividing door behind her. 3In support of or giving guidance to (someone else) 支持（某人）；引导（某人）；做（某人的）后盾 whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you 无论你决定干什么，我都支持你。 the power behind the throne 王位背后的权力。 Example sentencesExamples We are all behind you supporting you all the way. We asked the supporters to get behind the team, be more patient and give the players a chance to do well. The state no longer provide for them like they used to, and wouldn't have to if they had the support of their family behind them. We can't do what we do without our listeners getting behind us and supporting us financially. Petitions have been launched in both towns to save the units and today the Gazette throws its support behind the campaign. They gave this match all they had and the supporters really got behind them. That level of growth serves the interest of a few and these are the ones who are deemed to be the power behind the throne. We in the West End are fully behind any efforts to try and overturn this decision. He called on the fans who supported the club during the Premiership years to get back behind the side. Residents have rallied behind Mrs Tracy to try and get the decision reversed. It will be great to get a huge crowd behind us and support us as we strive for our fourth consecutive victory. The Russian government also threw its support behind the domestic aviation industry. He said he believed public support was already behind them. William's prestige soared and popular opinion once again swung behind the resistance movement. A lot of people are behind her and support her. She said that her members were behind him all the way. They managed to put out campaigns rallying supporters behind them and we just have to do the same. Finally, I would just like to thank the supporters again for getting behind the team as they have done in recent games. We just want him to know we are right behind him as he approaches the decision. Should a country stand behind its officers even if they make the wrong decisions in the heat of battle? Synonyms supporting, backing, for, on the side of, in agreement with financing 3.1 Controlling or responsible for (an event or plan) 幕后（指导、操纵或负责）的 I began to believe that he was behind the whole plot the meticulous organization behind the coup 政变背后严密的组织工作。 Example sentencesExamples The President does not need to repeat the rationale behind his decision to raise fuel prices. The man behind plans to transform a plot of land into a nature reserve has vowed to see it open by the end of the year. Mr Lowry was more interested in the execution of decisions rather than the detail behind them. However, on that occasion, for the first time, we were informed of the decision and the rational behind it. Anastasia's mum fears that her daughter's profound deafness is behind Oxford's decision. The police have apparently developed four theories about who might have been behind the bombings. The man behind a controversial plan to site a homeless centre in Clifton is to have a meeting with residents' groups. The other five are alleged to be members of the group behind the train bombings. The first story sheds light on the hidden inspiration behind Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The developer behind a controversial housing plan has backed down and agreed to carry out major sewer work. He claimed that communists were behind the decision. In it, the authors raise serious questions about who was really behind the plan. Three compelling reasons may be behind this apparent shift in policy. The man behind Yorkshire's biggest event in the agricultural calendar has lost his battle against cancer. Holly Combe examines the hidden motives behind the calls for a return to chivalry. He refused to comment on the allegation that favoritism was behind the decision. The possibility that this man was behind the deaths of the other women is being investigated. They want company bosses behind the plan to visit their villages so they can talk about their concerns. The attempt to make things faster has been a driving force behind human achievement. During this meeting you should discuss and make notes of the reason behind their decision to leave. Since then he has been regarded as the driving force behind the company's development in Britain and Asia. I can understand the thinking behind that decision, but I can't say that I agree with it. However, it seems that shaky economic conditions appear to be behind its decision to cut jobs. Synonyms responsible for, at the bottom of, at the back of, the cause of, the source of, the organizer of to blame for, culpable of, guilty of causing, instigating, initiating, urging 4After the departure or death of (someone) 在…离开后，在…死后，在…身后 he left behind him a manuscript which was subsequently published 他身后留下一部手稿，后来这手稿出版了。 Example sentencesExamples He left behind him several unpublished manuscripts. Comedians instinctively understand that to be alive in death they need to leave a trail of emotional debris behind them. When they left the encampment they left behind them beds, wearing apparel and clothing of all kinds scattered around. He left behind him three daughters, and a son born of the same mother. 5Less advanced than (someone or something) in achievement or development. （在成就或发展方面）落后于 the government admitted it is ten years behind the West in PC technology 政府承认在个人电脑技术方面比西方落后10年。 Example sentencesExamples A country which cannot maintain growth rates falls further and further behind its competitors. We are about ten years behind world leaders in the technology already. It has lagged behind other developed countries in setting standards for daily intake. In richer cities such as Beijing and Shanghai it is not far behind developed country levels. Where Scotland is lagging behind its competitors is in political, and even popular, support. Athletics is several years behind swimming in the development of a coherent structure and a winning mentality. Its development is well behind that of several comparable Asian cities, yet it is one of the most expensive. Synonyms less advanced than, slower than, weaker than, inferior to later than, late in relation to, after 6Having a lower score than (another competitor) 比分落后于 Woosnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples 伍斯纳姆比规定击球次数少10杆，比弗雷德·库普勒斯落后5杆。 Example sentencesExamples She opened with a 70, and added a 73 to be in the top ten and just six behind Daniel going into the weekend. With two games remaining the Kildare town side are four points behind Portarlington. That left him level for the tournament but a massive 14 shots behind runaway winner Goosen. They are three points behind Elton but have five games in hand. It's all too easy to go to the US and find yourself 20 shots behind the winner. Early on, he suffers the indignity of being three shots behind an Englishman. He is now 11 shots behind Els and admits his dream of an unprecedented grand slam is all but over. United are seven points behind the Hertfordshire side, but they have three games in hand. No, the really shocking statistic was that Hearts were ten points behind Celtic. Spring View are now just 22 points behind the top two following a seven-wicket win at Standish. He was 15 shots behind Phil Mickelson but that was the least of his worries. Currently, with two games left they are five points behind Windsor, which has the last spot. Ten points behind Celtic and Hearts at the start of the day, they had no reason to come out of the traps with reluctance. After the first weekend of racing, he was sitting third behind the joint leaders. On level par, Matthew was seven shots behind the leader. Bauer started the day two shots behind Laura Diaz and tied for second place. But Todd will not let heads drop ahead of a clash with the side one place behind them in fifth. A fifth successive draw for Brighouse Town saw them slip four points behind the two Keighley sides. They lie a disappointing fourth and are already ten points behind the leaders. He had also started the day nine shots behind first round leader Carl Pettersson. adverb bɪˈhʌɪndbəˈhaɪnd 1At or to the far side of something. 在后面，在背后 Campbell grabbed him from behind 坎贝尔从背后抓住了他。 Example sentencesExamples He grew bigger every time you looked behind as he followed you. A movement behind and to the left made her turn to face the guard sent to challenge her. Alex, who was wounded in the stomach and arm, was apparently shot from behind, the judge said. If someone tackles you from behind or the side, you have to go down. She had gone ten or 20 yards past him when he ran up, grabbed her throat from behind and assaulted her. The unknown attacker grabbed her from behind. Mia was sitting up looking at me from behind and a few boys had quit doing the pushups. You sat in the middle of the car just as you would in an F1 car, with your passengers to the side and slightly behind. Bending down, he wrapped his arms around her from behind and left a kiss on her cheek. He attacked the younger boy from behind. He grabbed her from behind and violently attacked and indecently assaulted her. It meant he could not make a move on those immediately ahead and was a sitting target for those chasing from behind. He approached the girl from behind and then ran off towards Hartfield Road. Cowardly thugs jumped a former soldier from behind and savagely attacked him as he walked home after a night out in York. He grabbed her from behind and indecently assaulted her but she managed to fight him off and ran to a nearby house. Above us are snorkellers looking down at us and diving groups below, behind and ahead. Dumont films it from behind and to one side such that the perspective becomes slightly distorted. He took them for a walk and they attacked him from behind for no apparent reason. 2In a particular place after leaving or after others have moved on. （遗留）在后，（留）在原处 don't leave me behind 别把我丢在后面。 Example sentencesExamples The package is believed to have been luggage left behind on a train. Whoever did it left behind an empty cart of strong beer. The narratives tend to focus on family members left behind, in states of bemused and angry grief. I know a lot more Bulgarian now and hopefully won't leave my luggage behind anywhere. Then we were instructed to leave our belongings behind and return to the departure gate. Yet those who do agree to go know that they will be putting any family members they leave behind in mortal danger. Not wishing to be left behind, the Observer revealed yesterday that it has a blog. Please send what you can to support those left behind, they need to survive and everyone can do a lot to help. It's sad that they leave rubbish behind and equally sad that the resources of the council have to be deployed to clear it up. He was apparently left behind when his owners went back to China, in the care of a friend. Suddenly the beauty of the location became even tougher to leave behind. My job is to follow clues left behind on the seabed of disasters that may have taken place hundreds of years ago. She ran down the hallway toward the service elevator, leaving her serving cart behind. It is thought the burglars were stealing to order as they left behind scores of instruments also worth thousands of pounds. How can you move on when you don't even know what you are leaving behind and why? Six per cent of those responding to the survey said guests had even left a family member behind. She shifted her stare back to the bag he left behind and gently touched it with her fingers. As we travel around the capital, it's apparent just what the water has left behind. We got out of there as fast as we could leave our mess behind and then went to the record store. The refugees seem anxious to get back to their homes and many of them left behind family members in the city. Synonyms afterwards, remaining after departure 3Further back than other members of a moving group. 落在后面 Ben led the way, with Joe a short distance behind 比格威格带路，巴克霍恩在后面不远。 Example sentencesExamples Everyone else followed behind, and as a group we arrived five minutes early. Then he stood up and started to walk out, with my mum following closely behind. A sulky little girl, maybe ten or eleven years old, followed a few yards behind. His girlfriend was following behind in a car and is believed to have seen the collision. Zaynab was rushed to hospital while the family followed behind in their cars. Following behind were the regimental colonels and crusty old generals on horseback. I followed behind, blushing massively, until we got to school, panting with exhilaration. I rode in the car with Dad back to his house while Debbie followed on behind so I could find out what had gone on. Six police motorcyclists drove in front of the coach, with two more outriders and a police car following on behind. He followed close behind but stopped and turned back when he was only a couple of steps up. Will and Jules followed behind in silence, each wondering what had upset him so much. He was taking the car for a test run on Monday evening with his father following behind. The serpent swam toward shore, and the smaller serpents followed close behind. Freddy on the other hand lags behind and then stops by a locker to talk to one of his numerous acquaintances. He was left well behind but it soon became apparent he had the fastest car in the race. I was following along close behind, not in any great hurry, and I'm glad I did. Synonyms after, afterwards, at the back, in the rear, in the wake, at the end, at six o'clock 4(in a contest or match) having a score lower than that of the opposing team. （比赛中）比分落后 England were still 382 runs behind 英格兰队仍然落后382跑垒得分。 Example sentencesExamples The Conference South side fell further behind when Chris Llewellyn hit number four He admitted he was not a happy man after seeing his side go behind for the fifth time in the last six games. One serious drawback of the contain-and-counter attitude is apparent when a team goes behind. But he sends his kick just wide of the posts to leave the home side eight points behind. In truth, Wales should have been 20 points behind and out of the match by half time. 5Late in accomplishing a task. 迟，拖沓，不按时（完成任务） I'm getting behind with my work 我的工作不能按时完成了。 Example sentencesExamples So it comes as no surprise that they should have fallen behind in developing a system intended to do the impossible. I'm behind in my classes and buried under papers I haven't started. I feel like Im behind with everything at the moment. She's behind with her schoolwork after being sick and being away. Synonyms running late, late, behind schedule, behindhand, delayed, not on time, behind time 5.1 In arrears. 拖欠，欠债 she was behind with her rent 她拖欠租金。 Example sentencesExamples The school principal informs Niki that her son will have to leave the school as she's behind with his fees. They're behind with their bills. It's hardly surprising if he's behind with his rent and his new landlords have a more profitable venture in mind. Synonyms in arrears, overdue, in debt, in the red late, unpunctual, tardy, behindhand, behind target noun bɪˈhʌɪndbəˈhaɪnd 1informal A person's buttocks. she slid inelegantly down a few steps on her behind Example sentencesExamples The landlords refuse to get off their fat behinds and allow the agents to fix a serious water leakage problem with our air conditioner. Times have changed, so when we leave our desk at the end of the day we should be getting our big, lazy behinds down to our local sports centres. Voters would like nothing better than to sit on their behinds, live of the wealth created in the past, and to complain about the unfairness of the world all the way down. They have two distinct camel humps of fat on their behinds. Next to the observatory is a natural slide that so many children's behinds have polished that rock is now as smooth as glass. He explains how much beef today comes not from beef cattle bred to fatten beautifully but from dairy-cross cows, which have distinctly bony behinds and are the byproduct of the calving needed to keep dairy cows in milk year on year. Administrative professionals, if they're any good, save their bosses' behinds every day. I see guys smacking their girlfriends' behinds at the subway station and on the train. I've also bought some iron oxide hand warmers in case we break down on a Col and end up freezing our behinds off. Hopefully naked behinds and former page 3 models will not be making an appearance. And this is why children these days sport Mickeys and Minnies on their tiny little feet and behinds. Brits should be getting their lazy behinds down to the polling stations to cast their votes today. They sat on their civilised behinds and laughed as the frightened face of the woman they'd nicknamed The Pig stared from their screens like a rabbit caught in headlights. It took a good 20 minutes of slithering, most of it on our behinds. Now you'd be more likely to catch the peace-loving band supporting women's rights than slapping the behinds of onstage dancing girls, who used to form part of their live act. The tunnel is slightly wider than the railroad track, and the railroad track, as you now know, is about as wide as two horses' behinds. On a Web site I won't name, people post images they've taken - in public places - of other people's behinds. Those with sensitive behinds will even be able to use their mobile phone to ring in advance and warm up their electronically-monitored toilet seat. They wiggle their behinds, pull faces, and dance with newfound vigour, passion and excitement, all the while giggling uncontrollably at their reflections on our car. After gliding maybe two steps, we would simultaneously fall down on our behinds. Synonyms buttocks, cheeks, hindquarters, haunches, rump, rear end, seat 2Australian Rules Football A kick that sends the ball over a behind line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point. 〔澳橄〕射门得分 Example sentencesExamples The team's kicking accuracy let them down however, with another four behinds bringing the three quarter time total to ten. The captain read out the goals and behinds slowly over the PA, apologising that while he knew they were important to many passengers, he had no idea what it meant. They kicked another two behinds to win the match by eight points. In an amazing hour of football stretching over the first, second and third quarters the two teams combined to kick 16 straight behinds. The Roys kicked no goals and 14 behinds to defeat Richmond Union. Origin Old English behindan, bihindan, from bi 'by' + hindan 'from behind'. Rhymes affined, bind, blind, find, hind, humankind, interwind, kind, mankind, mind, nonaligned, resigned, rind, unaligned, unassigned, unconfined, undefined, undersigned, undesigned, unlined, unrefined, unsigned, wynd Definition of behind in US English: behind prepositionbəˈhīndbəˈhaɪnd 1At or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it. （常指出于隐蔽目的而）在…后面 the recording machinery was kept behind screens 录音设备放在屏风背后。 the sun came out from behind a cloud Example sentencesExamples She arrives in a great procession at the end in the book - not being coy hidden behind a banner. They should come and see what the staff do for us here instead of sitting behind desks. You'll need to dismantle the phone to access the card though, as it's hidden behind the battery. The doorman directed him up a hidden flight of stairs behind a velvet rope. Soon, he could only see the top of her head behind a high-stacked cart of pottery and herbs. Armed commandos had taken position behind bushes on both sides of the road. Certain scenes were shot with the use of hidden cameras, positioned behind windows or in the back of a truck. He walked around the room to find her sitting on the ground behind her bed, hid from the door by her high mattresses. She had planned to meet all her friends at their usual location, behind the school on the grassy hill. From where she was sitting she could not see the twins watching the game from the other side behind the goal. He was sitting about five tables to the right of her hidden behind some plastic trees. Follow the road around to the left and the house is located on the right hand side behind the electric gates. They were sitting on the floor behind the other side of the kitchen counter. At present a housing development has started on the southern side, just behind the woods. The cameras would be installed so they could record the scene ahead of, behind and to either side of the car. I've put myself directly in front of a concrete bollard at the end of the rank and there is no way he can run me down if I side step behind it. He said the proposed location behind the leisure centre was too far away and too difficult to get to on top of a hill. The hidden sun slipped behind the tall wall. Jen reached the table but instead of sitting down she stood behind one of the chairs. She thanked him, and left with a hidden smile behind her hand as she brushed her hair aside. Synonyms at the back of, at the rear of, beyond, on the other side of, on the far side of, on the further side of after, following, to the rear of, in the wake of, at the back of, close on, hard on the heels of, on the trail of 1.1 Underlying (something) but not apparent to the observer. the agony behind his decision to retire 他做出退休这个决定背后的痛苦。 Example sentencesExamples Parker exposes the vanity, artifice and delusion that stand behind these apparently candid books. For once we get to see the dark side lurking behind his pleasant demeanor. That is the underlying theme behind the controversial diet called Atkins. A series of guided tours for people to discover the truth behind a hidden street has revealed more of its history. And worse still for the government, the row has exposed the real agenda behind their plans. Tell us what was going on behind the scenes as far as that decision and how it played out. At least everyone seemed to appreciate the work we have done on the house - the panic behind it all is never apparent! When they negotiate, they often hide a major concession behind a barrage of bluster. It seems a fitting observation on the lives of comedians behind whose talent to amuse so often lies private unhappiness. The true story behind the death of baby Charlotte Latta will never be known. The real tragedy of all this is that the real problem behind these events gets lost in the tabloid headlines. Is this what lurks behind his divine plan to make pubs and restaurants more conducive to dining? She said he concealed his darker side behind a veneer of respectability in order to hide his true character from adoring fans. What enticed him about the script was the underlying theme behind its premise. Docudrama is generally expected to fill out the human story behind important events. But behind the fixed smiles, observers reckon the pain has reached such top outlets too. There is some hidden truth behind gossip so who knows what the heck he'd ask out of me. After Olga's death, she started to piece together the truth behind the stories. Filmed on location in Mongolia, this film looks at the legend behind the man. 2In a line or procession, following or further back than (another member of the line or procession) 跟在…后面，落在…后面 stuck behind a slow-moving tractor 跟在一辆开得很慢的拖拉机后面动都动不得。 Example sentencesExamples He trains on his own, often a solitary figure with nothing but a support car behind him, and goes to bed hungry to keep down his weight. Joel jumped to his feet and went out the door with Marc following close behind him. Apparently some speed freak had an issue with being stuck behind my slow-moving car. This becomes very effective if there is an enemy ship following behind you. The white horse followed on behind him, perhaps in the vain hope of a Polo mint or a carrot. I got there just over 25 minutes late, but I was stuck behind a tractor for the last section. Leara followed close behind him, thinking of the pain Arthur felt and what it meant. When we get there we will go out the back door and I want you to follow very close behind me. Catherine began to make her way out of my room, the guards following close behind her. He is trailing behind us, apparently not really knowing what to do or say. How many times have you driven behind a ten year old Ford or Vauxhall that puffs out massive clouds of blue smoke every time it sets off? He followed behind the ambulance on the way to the hospital and then came and fetched me. Kevin got up and followed close behind his client as everyone made their way outside. She made a mad dash for the gas station as her new college friend and I followed behind her. She heard her feet running and she also heard another set of feet following close behind her. It was going pretty slow like most buses do, and there was a line of about ten cars behind us. I see familiar landmarks slip by and then we get stuck behind a tractor with huge wheels and a trailer. But it is growing fast and people are starting to realise that a lot more can be done than just following behind the boat. She walked to the front door to be sure it was locked as he followed close behind her. Amy opened the door slightly and slipped into the room, Jessica following close behind her. Synonyms at the back of, at the rear of, beyond, on the other side of, on the far side of, on the further side of 2.1 At the back of (someone), after they have passed through a door. （某人通过房门后）在其后面 she ran out of the room, slamming the door behind her 她跑出房间，砰的一声关上了（身后的）门。 Example sentencesExamples The only time someone took my hand was to lead me out the door and slam it behind me. When we got back to her house, she quickly ran up to her room slamming the door behind her. She slammed the door loudly behind her and threw away the papers she had been carrying. She ran into her bedroom, slammed the door behind her, and fell onto her bed crying. Her uncle followed and once they reached the house, he locked the gate behind them. She slowly backs out of the room, closing the door behind her. He gave up, slammed the front door behind him, and strode off into the street. Tears were already gathering in my eyes as I ran into my room and slammed the door behind me. I couldn't find him one day after he had forced his way underneath the bath and the side panel had closed behind him. He laid down some money and then walked out of the diner, the door slamming shut behind him. I pressed the garage door button twice more and it closed behind me. When she got into the room she sunk to the floor and the door slammed shut behind her. I opened the front door and took a deep breath before stepping inside and closing the door behind me. Closing the heavy door silently behind me I glanced right and then left in the wide sunny street. She hopped down from the cab of the tow truck and slammed the door shut behind her. She stomped out to the front of the store in a huff, slamming the dividing door behind her. I slammed the door shut behind me and ran to where the sleeping cat lay on the couch. You get visibly upset when you don't get your way at meetings and storm out slamming the door behind you. He then left the cell, locking it up behind him. Hurriedly, they moved inside and toward another elevator, the door locking automatically behind them. 3In support of or giving guidance to (someone else) 支持（某人）；引导（某人）；做（某人的）后盾 whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you 无论你决定干什么，我都支持你。 the power behind the throne 王位背后的权力。 Example sentencesExamples The state no longer provide for them like they used to, and wouldn't have to if they had the support of their family behind them. The Russian government also threw its support behind the domestic aviation industry. Residents have rallied behind Mrs Tracy to try and get the decision reversed. We just want him to know we are right behind him as he approaches the decision. It will be great to get a huge crowd behind us and support us as we strive for our fourth consecutive victory. We can't do what we do without our listeners getting behind us and supporting us financially. Petitions have been launched in both towns to save the units and today the Gazette throws its support behind the campaign. They managed to put out campaigns rallying supporters behind them and we just have to do the same. William's prestige soared and popular opinion once again swung behind the resistance movement. She said that her members were behind him all the way. We are all behind you supporting you all the way. That level of growth serves the interest of a few and these are the ones who are deemed to be the power behind the throne. They gave this match all they had and the supporters really got behind them. We asked the supporters to get behind the team, be more patient and give the players a chance to do well. A lot of people are behind her and support her. He called on the fans who supported the club during the Premiership years to get back behind the side. We in the West End are fully behind any efforts to try and overturn this decision. He said he believed public support was already behind them. Finally, I would just like to thank the supporters again for getting behind the team as they have done in recent games. Should a country stand behind its officers even if they make the wrong decisions in the heat of battle? Synonyms supporting, backing, for, on the side of, in agreement with 3.1 Guiding, controlling, or responsible for (an event or plan) 幕后（指导、操纵或负责）的 I began to believe that he was behind the whole plot the reasoning behind their decisions 他们那些决定的理由。 Example sentencesExamples The man behind Yorkshire's biggest event in the agricultural calendar has lost his battle against cancer. The man behind plans to transform a plot of land into a nature reserve has vowed to see it open by the end of the year. The other five are alleged to be members of the group behind the train bombings. The police have apparently developed four theories about who might have been behind the bombings. The developer behind a controversial housing plan has backed down and agreed to carry out major sewer work. Three compelling reasons may be behind this apparent shift in policy. Anastasia's mum fears that her daughter's profound deafness is behind Oxford's decision. Since then he has been regarded as the driving force behind the company's development in Britain and Asia. The President does not need to repeat the rationale behind his decision to raise fuel prices. He refused to comment on the allegation that favoritism was behind the decision. Holly Combe examines the hidden motives behind the calls for a return to chivalry. He claimed that communists were behind the decision. However, it seems that shaky economic conditions appear to be behind its decision to cut jobs. Mr Lowry was more interested in the execution of decisions rather than the detail behind them. However, on that occasion, for the first time, we were informed of the decision and the rational behind it. They want company bosses behind the plan to visit their villages so they can talk about their concerns. I can understand the thinking behind that decision, but I can't say that I agree with it. The attempt to make things faster has been a driving force behind human achievement. The first story sheds light on the hidden inspiration behind Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. In it, the authors raise serious questions about who was really behind the plan. During this meeting you should discuss and make notes of the reason behind their decision to leave. The man behind a controversial plan to site a homeless centre in Clifton is to have a meeting with residents' groups. The possibility that this man was behind the deaths of the other women is being investigated. Synonyms responsible for, at the bottom of, at the back of, the cause of, the source of, the organizer of 4After the departure or death of (the person referred to) 在…离开后，在…死后，在…身后 he left behind him a manuscript that was subsequently published 他身后留下一部手稿，后来这手稿出版了。 Example sentencesExamples He left behind him several unpublished manuscripts. When they left the encampment they left behind them beds, wearing apparel and clothing of all kinds scattered around. Comedians instinctively understand that to be alive in death they need to leave a trail of emotional debris behind them. He left behind him three daughters, and a son born of the same mother. 5Less advanced than (someone else) in achievement or development. （在成就或发展方面）落后于 the government admitted it is ten years behind the West in PC technology 政府承认在个人电脑技术方面比西方落后10年。 Example sentencesExamples It has lagged behind other developed countries in setting standards for daily intake. We are about ten years behind world leaders in the technology already. A country which cannot maintain growth rates falls further and further behind its competitors. In richer cities such as Beijing and Shanghai it is not far behind developed country levels. Athletics is several years behind swimming in the development of a coherent structure and a winning mentality. Its development is well behind that of several comparable Asian cities, yet it is one of the most expensive. Where Scotland is lagging behind its competitors is in political, and even popular, support. Synonyms less advanced than, slower than, weaker than, inferior to later than, late in relation to, after 6Having a lower score than (another competitor) 比分落后于 Woodnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples 伍斯纳姆比规定击球次数少10杆，比弗雷德·库普勒斯落后5杆。 Example sentencesExamples He was 15 shots behind Phil Mickelson but that was the least of his worries. Bauer started the day two shots behind Laura Diaz and tied for second place. Currently, with two games left they are five points behind Windsor, which has the last spot. Early on, he suffers the indignity of being three shots behind an Englishman. They lie a disappointing fourth and are already ten points behind the leaders. On level par, Matthew was seven shots behind the leader. They are three points behind Elton but have five games in hand. He had also started the day nine shots behind first round leader Carl Pettersson. She opened with a 70, and added a 73 to be in the top ten and just six behind Daniel going into the weekend. He is now 11 shots behind Els and admits his dream of an unprecedented grand slam is all but over. It's all too easy to go to the US and find yourself 20 shots behind the winner. After the first weekend of racing, he was sitting third behind the joint leaders. United are seven points behind the Hertfordshire side, but they have three games in hand. Ten points behind Celtic and Hearts at the start of the day, they had no reason to come out of the traps with reluctance. With two games remaining the Kildare town side are four points behind Portarlington. No, the really shocking statistic was that Hearts were ten points behind Celtic. A fifth successive draw for Brighouse Town saw them slip four points behind the two Keighley sides. That left him level for the tournament but a massive 14 shots behind runaway winner Goosen. But Todd will not let heads drop ahead of a clash with the side one place behind them in fifth. Spring View are now just 22 points behind the top two following a seven-wicket win at Standish. adverbbəˈhīndbəˈhaɪnd 1At or to the far side or the back side of something. 在后面，在背后 Campbell grabbed him from behind 坎贝尔从背后抓住了他。 as I looked behind, my feet crashed into a basket Example sentencesExamples He grabbed her from behind and indecently assaulted her but she managed to fight him off and ran to a nearby house. Mia was sitting up looking at me from behind and a few boys had quit doing the pushups. Alex, who was wounded in the stomach and arm, was apparently shot from behind, the judge said. He grabbed her from behind and violently attacked and indecently assaulted her. A movement behind and to the left made her turn to face the guard sent to challenge her. You sat in the middle of the car just as you would in an F1 car, with your passengers to the side and slightly behind. Dumont films it from behind and to one side such that the perspective becomes slightly distorted. He took them for a walk and they attacked him from behind for no apparent reason. He grew bigger every time you looked behind as he followed you. He approached the girl from behind and then ran off towards Hartfield Road. If someone tackles you from behind or the side, you have to go down. Cowardly thugs jumped a former soldier from behind and savagely attacked him as he walked home after a night out in York. He attacked the younger boy from behind. She had gone ten or 20 yards past him when he ran up, grabbed her throat from behind and assaulted her. Above us are snorkellers looking down at us and diving groups below, behind and ahead. The unknown attacker grabbed her from behind. Bending down, he wrapped his arms around her from behind and left a kiss on her cheek. It meant he could not make a move on those immediately ahead and was a sitting target for those chasing from behind. 2Remaining after someone or something is gone. don't leave me behind 别把我丢在后面。 blocks of ice left behind by a retreating glacier Example sentencesExamples The refugees seem anxious to get back to their homes and many of them left behind family members in the city. Please send what you can to support those left behind, they need to survive and everyone can do a lot to help. It's sad that they leave rubbish behind and equally sad that the resources of the council have to be deployed to clear it up. I know a lot more Bulgarian now and hopefully won't leave my luggage behind anywhere. She ran down the hallway toward the service elevator, leaving her serving cart behind. Then we were instructed to leave our belongings behind and return to the departure gate. The narratives tend to focus on family members left behind, in states of bemused and angry grief. Whoever did it left behind an empty cart of strong beer. Suddenly the beauty of the location became even tougher to leave behind. As we travel around the capital, it's apparent just what the water has left behind. My job is to follow clues left behind on the seabed of disasters that may have taken place hundreds of years ago. Six per cent of those responding to the survey said guests had even left a family member behind. He was apparently left behind when his owners went back to China, in the care of a friend. We got out of there as fast as we could leave our mess behind and then went to the record store. It is thought the burglars were stealing to order as they left behind scores of instruments also worth thousands of pounds. The package is believed to have been luggage left behind on a train. Not wishing to be left behind, the Observer revealed yesterday that it has a blog. How can you move on when you don't even know what you are leaving behind and why? Yet those who do agree to go know that they will be putting any family members they leave behind in mortal danger. She shifted her stare back to the bag he left behind and gently touched it with her fingers. Synonyms afterwards, remaining after departure 3Further back than other members of a group. 落在后面 Bill led the way, with the others a short distance behind 比格威格带路，巴克霍恩在后面不远。 Example sentencesExamples His girlfriend was following behind in a car and is believed to have seen the collision. He followed close behind but stopped and turned back when he was only a couple of steps up. Will and Jules followed behind in silence, each wondering what had upset him so much. Freddy on the other hand lags behind and then stops by a locker to talk to one of his numerous acquaintances. A sulky little girl, maybe ten or eleven years old, followed a few yards behind. Then he stood up and started to walk out, with my mum following closely behind. He was taking the car for a test run on Monday evening with his father following behind. I rode in the car with Dad back to his house while Debbie followed on behind so I could find out what had gone on. Zaynab was rushed to hospital while the family followed behind in their cars. Six police motorcyclists drove in front of the coach, with two more outriders and a police car following on behind. I followed behind, blushing massively, until we got to school, panting with exhilaration. The serpent swam toward shore, and the smaller serpents followed close behind. He was left well behind but it soon became apparent he had the fastest car in the race. Following behind were the regimental colonels and crusty old generals on horseback. I was following along close behind, not in any great hurry, and I'm glad I did. Everyone else followed behind, and as a group we arrived five minutes early. Synonyms after, afterwards, at the back, in the rear, in the wake, at the end, at six o'clock 4(in a game or contest) having a score lower than that of the opposition. （比赛中）比分落后 polls showed him as much as 50 points behind Example sentencesExamples One serious drawback of the contain-and-counter attitude is apparent when a team goes behind. In truth, Wales should have been 20 points behind and out of the match by half time. The Conference South side fell further behind when Chris Llewellyn hit number four But he sends his kick just wide of the posts to leave the home side eight points behind. He admitted he was not a happy man after seeing his side go behind for the fifth time in the last six games. 5Slow or late in accomplishing a task. 迟，拖沓，不按时（完成任务） getting behind with my work 我的工作不能按时完成了。 things were falling behind Example sentencesExamples She's behind with her schoolwork after being sick and being away. I feel like Im behind with everything at the moment. So it comes as no surprise that they should have fallen behind in developing a system intended to do the impossible. I'm behind in my classes and buried under papers I haven't started. Synonyms running late, late, behind schedule, behindhand, delayed, not on time, behind time 5.1 In arrears. 拖欠，欠债 she was behind with her rent 她拖欠租金。 Example sentencesExamples It's hardly surprising if he's behind with his rent and his new landlords have a more profitable venture in mind. The school principal informs Niki that her son will have to leave the school as she's behind with his fees. They're behind with their bills. Synonyms in arrears, overdue, in debt, in the red 6In a place or time already past. the adventure lay behind them Example sentencesExamples Being able to spend more time with his family, was part of his decision to leave fishing behind. It soon became clear that his best days were behind him and his achievements at Liverpool are modest. Not bad for a youngster with just ten senior appearances behind him. While there is plenty of development near Richmond, we left that ten miles behind us. In Ireland, where I was last week, they have moved decisively to leave old attitudes behind. With five albums behind him, Haines has a tight grip on what exactly he wants from his sound, and knows his limitations. nounbəˈhīndbəˈhaɪnd 1informal The buttocks. 〈非正式〉屁股 sitting on her behind 她一屁股坐在那里。 Example sentencesExamples The landlords refuse to get off their fat behinds and allow the agents to fix a serious water leakage problem with our air conditioner. Times have changed, so when we leave our desk at the end of the day we should be getting our big, lazy behinds down to our local sports centres. I see guys smacking their girlfriends' behinds at the subway station and on the train. On a Web site I won't name, people post images they've taken - in public places - of other people's behinds. He explains how much beef today comes not from beef cattle bred to fatten beautifully but from dairy-cross cows, which have distinctly bony behinds and are the byproduct of the calving needed to keep dairy cows in milk year on year. And this is why children these days sport Mickeys and Minnies on their tiny little feet and behinds. Voters would like nothing better than to sit on their behinds, live of the wealth created in the past, and to complain about the unfairness of the world all the way down. I've also bought some iron oxide hand warmers in case we break down on a Col and end up freezing our behinds off. Next to the observatory is a natural slide that so many children's behinds have polished that rock is now as smooth as glass. They wiggle their behinds, pull faces, and dance with newfound vigour, passion and excitement, all the while giggling uncontrollably at their reflections on our car. The tunnel is slightly wider than the railroad track, and the railroad track, as you now know, is about as wide as two horses' behinds. After gliding maybe two steps, we would simultaneously fall down on our behinds. They have two distinct camel humps of fat on their behinds. They sat on their civilised behinds and laughed as the frightened face of the woman they'd nicknamed The Pig stared from their screens like a rabbit caught in headlights. It took a good 20 minutes of slithering, most of it on our behinds. Hopefully naked behinds and former page 3 models will not be making an appearance. Those with sensitive behinds will even be able to use their mobile phone to ring in advance and warm up their electronically-monitored toilet seat. Administrative professionals, if they're any good, save their bosses' behinds every day. Brits should be getting their lazy behinds down to the polling stations to cast their votes today. Now you'd be more likely to catch the peace-loving band supporting women's rights than slapping the behinds of onstage dancing girls, who used to form part of their live act. Synonyms buttocks, cheeks, hindquarters, haunches, rump, rear end, seat 2Australian Rules Football A one-point score made by kicking the ball between the outer set of two sets of goalposts (the behind line), or by touching the ball, causing it to pass between the inner posts (goalposts). Example sentencesExamples The team's kicking accuracy let them down however, with another four behinds bringing the three quarter time total to ten. In an amazing hour of football stretching over the first, second and third quarters the two teams combined to kick 16 straight behinds. They kicked another two behinds to win the match by eight points. The captain read out the goals and behinds slowly over the PA, apologising that while he knew they were important to many passengers, he had no idea what it meant. The Roys kicked no goals and 14 behinds to defeat Richmond Union. Origin Old English behindan, bihindan, from bi ‘by’ + hindan ‘from behind’.
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