| 词汇 | lie behind |
| 释义 | Idiom lie behindlie behind (something) to explain or be the reason for something.I wonder what lay behind his decision to quit school. Phr V lie behind lies, lying, lay, lain lie behind sth to be the real reason for somethingI wonder what lay behind her sudden decision not to go. lie behind sth not passive to be the reason or explanation for a situation, action etc, especially when it is not clear or not generally known: Anna never discussed what lay behind the break-up of her marriage. These statistics are interesting but we need to find out what lies behind them. lie behind (someone or something)1. To be positioned behind someone or something. The gym lies behind the school. 2. To be in the past. Don't be concerned about what lies behind you, only what lies ahead. Everything that lies behind us is what makes us who we are—the good and the bad. lie behind someone or something1. [for something] to be positioned to the rear of someone or something. A wide expanse of water lay behind the sentry, and a narrow roadway lay in front. A vast field lies behind the house. 2. [for something] to be in someone's or a group's past. Now that all of our difficulties lie behind us, we can get on with our business. The busy season lay behind the company and people could take their vacations. |
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