Behindhand
a. 拖欠的, 迟的, 落后的\\nadv. 拖欠地, 迟地, 落后地
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
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
We should all take a little break before dessert.
吃甜点之前我们大家应该稍微休息一下。
To chase the thief
追踪小偷
One of links in the chain that drives the wheels had snapped.
驱动轮子的链条断了一节。