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arrear

/əˈɹɪə/

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noun

欠款，欠债。

Work to be done, obligation.

Examples :

""Finishing the dishes is a constant arrear in our household; there's always something that needs washing." "

洗碗在我们家总是欠着债一样；总是有东西需要洗。

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noun

欠款，欠债。

Examples :

"My rent is in arrear this month because I lost my job. "

我这个月的房租欠着没交，因为我丢了工作。

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noun

欠款，拖欠款。

That which is in the rear or behind.

Examples :

"The student was in arrear on his homework assignments and needed to catch up. "

这个学生拖欠了很多作业，需要赶紧补上。

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adverb

向后，倒退地。

Towards the rear, backwards.

Examples :

"The child leaned arrear, trying to see the parade pass behind them. "

孩子向后倾斜着身体，想看看从他们身后经过的游行队伍。

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adverb

拖欠地，逾期地

Behind time; overdue.

Examples :

"The project is arrear due to unforeseen circumstances. "

由于无法预见的情况，项目被拖延了。

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