n.到期未付之债；拖欠的款项；待做的工作
名词arrear的复数形式.
They were in arrears with their mortgage, so their home was repossessed. 他们未按时还按揭贷款，所以房子被收回了。
I have fallen into arrears with my rent. 我已经拖欠租金了。
I have to clear off arrears of work and correspondence. 我必须处理积压的工作和信件。
I'm in arrears with the housework. 我的家务事还拖著呢。
