luò
hòu
1
to fall behind
2
to lag (in technology etc)
3
backward
4
to retrogress
这个国家在科技发展方面落后
This country lags behind in technological development.
他的思想观念比较落后
His ideas are relatively outdated.
这个地区的基础设施落后
The infrastructure in this region is backward.
这支队伍在比分上落后
This team is trailing in the score.
这所学校的教学水平比较落后
The teaching level of this school is relatively backward.
他在竞争中逐渐落后了。
He has gradually fallen behind in the competition.