| 词汇 | lag behind |
| 释义 | Idiom lag behindlag behind (someone/something) to not be at the level that someone or something else has already achieved.The pay for government workers lags behind the pay for workers in private industry.He lagged far behind his classmates in reading and math skills. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of lag behind (= to not walk as quickly as your companions) Phr V lag behind lags, lagging, lagged lag behind (sb) to move so slowly when you are with a group of people that you are behind themLouis was so exhausted that he soon began to lag behind.She's now lagging way behind and has no hope of winning the race. lag behind (sb/sth) to fail to achieve as much as someone or something elseSales figures confirmed that they still lagged behind their competitors. lag behindTo move or happen at a slower pace than someone or something else. Why are you guys lagging behind? Pick up the pace! We had thought the turnout for these events would pick up, but it's really lagged behind our estimates. lag behind (someone or something)to linger behind someone or something; to fall behind someone or something. Come on up here. Don't lag behind us or you'll get lost. Please don't lag behind the donkeys. Come up here with the rest of the hikers. lag behindv. 1. To fail to maintain the pace or progress of someone or something; straggle: I lagged behind the rest of the hikers and got lost. Don't forget to do your readings for class, or you'll lag behind. 2. To proceed or develop with comparative slowness: Sales are lagging behind this year compared to last year. |
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