English Dictionary

behind

/bɪˈhaɪnd/

前置詞

比喩的用法 アメリカ英語 非標準 俗語

(figuratively) Concealed by (something serving as a facade or disguise). / (figuratively) In the past, from the viewpoint of. / After in physical progress or distance.

日本語の意味

（比喩的に）偽りの外観や隠れ蓑となるものに隠されている状態 / （比喩的に）過去の、ある視点・立場から見た場合の / 物理的な進行や距離において後方に位置している

The CEO conducted shady deals behind the company's respectable public image.

その最高経営責任者（CEO）は、その会社の立派な表向きのイメージの裏で不正な取引を行っていた。

意味（1）

(figuratively) Concealed by (something serving as a facade or disguise).

Behind the smile was a cruel intention.

意味（2）

(figuratively) In the past, from the viewpoint of.

All my problems are behind me.

意味（3）

After in physical progress or distance.

Smith finished the race a lap behind the others.

意味（4）

After in developmental progress, score, grade, etc.; inferior to.

I'm ranked sixth in the French class, behind five other pupils.

意味（5）

After in time.

London is nine hours behind Tokyo.

意味（6）

Responsible for, being the creator or controller of.

Who is behind these terrorist attacks?

意味（7）

Underlying, being the reason for or explanation of.

What is behind this unexpected decision?

意味（8）

In support of.

The republicans are fully behind their candidate.

意味（9）

(nonstandard, US, slang) As a result or consequence of.

He was like, 'Fuck the police! Fuck you! You know who I am, you gonna quit playing with me, bitch.' I'm like let's go. 'Cause I wasn't trying to go to jail behind that shit.