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
Table tennis, I suppose. That's almost our national game. People from all walks play it.
我想应该是乒乓球吧。它几乎是全国性运动,各行各业的人都打。
The best (greatest) fish keep (swim near) the bottom.