stay behind
US /steɪ bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /steɪ bɪˈhaɪnd/
1.
留下, 留下来
to remain in a place after others have left
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I had to stay behind to finish my work.
我不得不留下来完成我的工作。
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The teacher asked a few students to stay behind after class.
老师让几个学生课后留下。
2.
落后, 掉队
to make less progress than others
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If you don't study, you'll stay behind in class.
如果你不学习，你会在课堂上落后。
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The company is afraid it will stay behind its competitors if it doesn't innovate.
如果公司不创新，它担心会落后于竞争对手。