abreast

• 用于描述对最新事件或消息有所了解的状态。

Used to describe being up-to-date or informed about the latest developments or news.

1. Up to date with knowledgeB2formal

   Being informed about the latest developments or information in a particular field.

   了解最新情况

   • She always stays abreast of the latest scientific discoveries.
   • To succeed in business, you must keep abreast of market trends.
   • He reads several newspapers to remain abreast of current events.

   同义词acquaintedau courantau faitconversantfamiliarinformedknowledgeableup-to-dateversed

2. Side by sideB1formal

   Positioned next to each other, facing the same direction.

   并排

   • The soldiers marched four abreast down the street.
   • The two boats sailed abreast across the lake.
   • They walked abreast along the narrow path.

   同义词alongsidebesidelevelshoulder-to-shoulderside by side

• 副词，表示“并排地”或“并肩地”，常用于字面意义（如并排行进）；也引申为“跟上、了解最新情况”（如掌握最新消息）。

An adverb meaning 'side by side' or 'facing the same direction,' often used literally (e.g., walking abreast) or figuratively (e.g., keeping abreast of developments).

1. Up to date with knowledgeB2formal

   Keeping up with the latest information, developments, or trends.

   了解最新情况

   • She reads the news daily to stay abreast of current events.
   • It's important to keep abreast of new technologies in your field.
   • He subscribed to several journals to remain abreast of medical research.

   同义词au courantau faitconversantcurrentinformedup-to-date

   反义词behindignorantoutdatedunawareuninformed

2. Side by sideB2formal

   Positioned next to each other, facing the same direction.

   并排

   • The soldiers marched four abreast down the street.
   • The two boats sailed abreast across the lake.
   • They walked abreast along the narrow path.

   同义词alongsideshoulder-to-shoulderside by side