abreast [ə'brest] adverb ■describes two or more people who are next to each other and moving in the same direction 并排;并肩•We were running/cycling two abreast.我们俩并肩跑步/骑车。 •The motorcyclist came abreast of her car and shouted abuse at her.那个骑摩托车的人跟上来,在她车旁并排行着,对她破口大骂。 keep abreast of sth ■to make sure you know all the most recent facts about a subject or situation 了解…的最新情况;跟上…的最新进展•I try to keep abreast of any developments.我试着了解新的进展情况。 |