新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

abreast

英  [əˈbrest]
    

[ADV]

    ADV. 副词
  • 1并排地

    If people or things walk or move abreast, they are next to each other, side by side, and facing in the same direction.

    双语例句

    例:

    The steep pavement was too narrow for them to walk abreast.

    这个很陡的人行道窄得不能让他们并排走。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • abreast of

    1及时了解

    If you keep abreast of a subject, you know all the most recent facts about it.

    双语例句

    例:

    He will be keeping abreast of the news.

    他会不断及时了解最新消息。