| 单词 | abreast |
| 释义 | abreast (once / 1280 pages) 1adv 2adj There's nothing worse than being stuck on a narrow path between two people walking abreast of one another. If they only knew you were there, they'd walk single file so you could pass them. Abreast means side by side. Abreast can also mean alongside. In a race, you watch the front runners, but it's also important to pay attention to who is coming up the side and abreast of the leader. They are the most likely to find it within themselves to sprint forward for the win. WORD FAMILYabreast USAGE EXAMPLESShe keeps humans abreast of weather, news, music, and trivia, and adjusts the settings of their smart houses. The New Yorker(Dec 31, 2016) If not, she’s already asked Whelan to keep her abreast of all court dates. Washington Times(Dec 13, 2016) Ricco coordinates the medical and training staff, and keeps the owners and Manager Terry Collins abreast of players’ health. New York Times(Nov 18, 2016) 1 adv alongside each other, facing in the same direction 2adj being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge kept abreast of the latest developments Syn au courant, au fait, up on informed having much knowledge or education |
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