behind
behind — 介系詞
1. at the rear of a person or thing, often so that it is partly hidden by it
在後方；背後
在某人或某物後方，常被遮住
at the rear of a person or thing, often so that it is partly hidden by it
The small cat hid behind the sofa during the loud thunderstorm.
那隻小貓在大雷雨時躲在沙發後面。
behind + object blocking view
A tall man stood behind Emma in the lunch line.
午餐排隊時，一個高個子男人站在 Emma 後面。
position in a line
We parked behind the school gym after the concert.
演唱會後，我們把車停在學校體育館後面。
The sun slipped behind the clouds before the rain began.
下雨前，太陽慢慢躲到雲層後面去了。
- at the back of
more neutral; stresses location more than hiding
- in back of
common in American English speech
- in front of
opposite position
文法句型
behind + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used when the second noun blocks sight of the first. Distinguish from adverb sense 1: this preposition must be followed by an object.
常見錯誤
2. used to show who or what caused something, started it, or helped it grow
主導；造成
是某事發生或發展的原因或推手
used to show who or what caused something, started it, or helped it grow
Local students were behind the push to turn the empty lot into a park.
推動把空地改成公園的，是當地學生。
be behind + push as driving force
A broken water pipe was behind the flood in the basement.
地下室淹水是因為破裂的水管造成的。
be behind + event cause
Many fans think Pia is behind the band's new electronic sound.
很多歌迷認為，樂團新的電子曲風是 Pia 主導的。
Careless wiring was behind the fire at the old shop.
老店那場火災是粗心的電線配置造成的。
- responsible for
more direct and neutral
- driving
stresses active force behind change
文法句型
be behind + event / plan / change
用法筆記
Subject often names a person, group, idea, or physical cause. Distinguish from sense 4: this sense is about causing or shaping something, not simply supporting it.
3. showing that you agree with someone or something and want them to succeed
支持；力挺
表明贊成並站在某人某事這邊
showing that you agree with someone or something and want them to succeed
Most teachers at Lincoln Middle School are behind the new reading program.
Lincoln 國中的大多數老師都支持這項新閱讀計畫。
be behind + program for approval
Her parents stood behind her decision to open a bakery.
她決定開麵包店時，父母都站在她這邊支持她。
support a person's decision
Thousands of voters stood behind the mayor after the storm.
暴風雨過後，仍有數千名選民力挺市長。
Our team is behind the idea of free school lunches for all students.
我們團隊支持為所有學生提供免費學校午餐的想法。
- supporting
simple general equivalent
- backing
often implies stronger or more public support
- against
opposite opinion or position
文法句型
be behind + person / idea / campaign
用法筆記
Often used about public approval, practical backing, or emotional support. Distinguish from sense 3: here the subject is not the cause of the thing, but the side that supports it.
常見錯誤
4. in baseball, with more balls than strikes already thrown to the batter
球數落後
投手對打者壞球多於好球
in baseball, with more balls than strikes already thrown to the batter
By the third pitch, Lewis was already behind in the count.
投到第三球時，Lewis 的球數已經落後了。
fixed phrase: behind in the count
The rookie pitcher fell behind the batter after missing the zone twice.
那位菜鳥投手兩次沒投進好球帶後，對打者的球數落後了。
baseball commentary pattern
Our coach called time when Chen got behind in the count against Park.
Chen 對 Park 的球數落後時，教練喊了暫停。
After three straight balls, Rosa was behind in the count again.
三個壞球連發後，Rosa 的球數又落後了。
文法句型
behind in the count
behind the batter
用法筆記
Common in baseball talk, especially the set phrase 'behind in the count'. It refers to the pitch count, not to physical position.
behind — 副詞
1. still in an earlier place after other people or things have moved away
留下；留原處
人或物仍留在原來地方
still in an earlier place after other people or things have moved away
Rosa left her blue notebook behind on the library table.
Rosa 把藍色筆記本留在原處，忘在圖書館桌上。
leave + object + behind
Two children stayed behind after class to clean the paint brushes.
下課後，兩個孩子留下來清洗畫筆。
stay behind after group leaves
We waved, but Grandpa remained behind by the garden gate.
我們揮手道別，但阿公還留在花園門口。
One suitcase was left behind when the bus pulled away.
公車開走時，有一只行李箱被留在原處。
- along
moving with the group instead of staying
文法句型
leave / stay / remain behind
用法筆記
No object follows 'behind' here. Common with 'leave', 'stay', 'remain', and passive forms like 'be left behind'.
常見錯誤
2. at a slower point than others, or later than the time, level, or amount that is
落後；拖欠
比別人慢，或未按時完成付款
at a slower point than others, or later than the time, level, or amount that is needed
Our train is running ten minutes behind after the heavy rain.
因為大雨，我們的火車今天早上誤點了十分鐘。
be running + time + behind
Pia fell behind in math after missing school for a week.
Pia 缺課一週後，數學進度落後了。
fall behind in schoolwork
The red boat was far behind by the final turn.
到了最後一個轉彎時，那艘紅船已經遠遠落後。
Dad is behind with the electricity bills again this month.
爸爸這個月的電費又拖欠了。
- late
best for time and schedules
- trailing
best for races or competition
- in arrears
formal, especially for unpaid money
文法句型
be / fall behind
behind with + payments / work
用法筆記
Common with races, schedules, schoolwork, and payments. 'Behind with' often means not yet paid or finished.
常見錯誤
behind — 名詞
1. the soft parts on the rear of your body that rest on a chair when you sit
屁股；臀部
較口語的臀部說法
the soft parts on the rear of your body that rest on a chair when you sit
The baby landed on his behind and started to cry.
那個嬰兒跌坐在屁股上，立刻哭了起來。
informal noun for buttocks
Mum put cream on the baby's sore behind.
媽媽幫寶寶紅痛的屁股擦了藥膏。
Jake slipped on the step and bumped his behind.
Jake 在階梯上滑了一下，撞到了屁股。
The doctor checked the rash on the child's behind.
醫生檢查了那個孩子屁股上的疹子。
文法句型
on + possessive + behind
用法筆記
A mild informal word, often used with children. In medical or formal contexts, 'buttocks' is more usual.