in arrears 亦作 主律

behind with paying money that is owed

拖欠钱款

two out of three tenants are in arrears.

2/3的房客拖欠房租。

(of a competitor in a sports race or match) having a lower score or weaker performance than other competitors

(赛跑或其他体育比赛中的选手）落后于其他选手的

she finished ten metres in arrears.

比赛结束时，她落后了十米。