behindhand
adj[pred 作表语]
~ (with/in sth) in arrears or late (esp in paying a debt) 拖欠; 晚交(尤指欠款)
be behindhand with the rent 欠租
get behindhand in one's work 拖延工作
He is never behindhand in offering advice, ie is always eager to advise. 他向别人提出劝告从来都很及时(一向热衷於劝人). Cf 参看 beforehand.
🗣️ 情景例句
It's the best we can do under the circumstances.
情况就是这样, 我们已经尽力而为了。
The plumber has made a mistake.
配管工犯了一个错误。
He must strive continually to think of, and use, form in its full spatial completeness.