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[jasonlulu_2000]

Can you imagine being able to print your favorite dishes at home at the touch of a button? Even big companies are behind the trend.



What does the underlined part mean?


Thanks!

Jason

 

[MikeNewYork]

It means they are in favor of the way things are going. I am a little curious about "print your favorite dishes". Does that mean recipes?

 

[emsr2d2]

Ah, that's a thought, Mike - I thought we were in the realms of 3D printers and people were actually starting to print plates and bowls at home!

 

[MikeNewYork]

Or the Jetsons. :lol:

 

[emsr2d2]

I think that's just gone over this English girl's head. The who?

 

[MikeNewYork]

It was futuristic cartoon. The Jetsons had an appliance that would instantly create the meal you selected from the computer. Did you get the Flintstones in the UK?

 

[emsr2d2]

WIIIIILLLLLMMMMAAAAAA! (That would be a yes!)

 

[Rover_KE]

I am a little curious about "print your favorite dishes". Does that mean recipes?

I too wish Jason would answer this one.

We can already print out our favourite recipes at the touch of a button.

 

[Matthew Wai]

http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/behind_1 Definition#3 should fit the OP's sentence.

Not a teacher.

 

[Raymott]

Even big companies are behind the trend.

There are two possible meanings that I can see.
Even big companies support the trend.
Even big companies have not yet caught up with the trend.

 

[Matthew Wai]

Yesterday, when there was not yet any answer, I actually took it to mean 'falling behind the trend' at first glance.

Not a teacher.