Abreast

词性:adj.
音标 : [əˈbrest]
释义:并列,并排,得到最新的信息,消息,想法

There’s nothing worse than being stuck on a narrow path behind 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.

In a marathon, you watch the frontrunners, 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. Abreast can also mean “informed or up-to-date.” If you’re a big fan of comics, you probably keep abreast of all the latest publications and conventions.


You must keep me abreast, won’t you?


We just want to keep you abreast of it, that’s all.


Davis, left with me, stay abreast.


And that’s how you keep abreast of what’s going on on the road.


Daniel, can you keep Andrei abreast of any of those changes in the readouts, please?

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含义及用法

  1. 并排、并列:指两个或更多人并肩而行,处于同一水平线上。
  2. 跟上最新进展、保持更新:指保持对某事的最新了解,以跟上变化和新信息。

例句

  1. 并排、并列

    • 正式文书:In many historical marches, protesters walked abreast to symbolize unity.
      (在许多历史游行中,抗议者并肩而行象征着团结。)
    • 口语:We hiked up the mountain abreast of each other.
      (我们并肩徒步登山。)
  2. 保持更新

    • 正式文书:It is crucial for professionals to stay abreast of industry developments.
      (对专业人士来说,跟上行业发展的最新动态是至关重要的。)
    • 口语:I like to keep abreast of tech news by reading blogs.
      (我喜欢通过阅读博客了解科技新闻的最新动态。)

词源

“Abreast”起源于古英语中的“on breoste”,意为“在胸前”,进而引申出“并肩而行”的意思。这一词语自古以来就用于描述并列的状态,后来扩展到“保持最新”的含义,尤其是在信息和科技发展迅速的现代社会。

记忆方法

  1. 联想记忆:将“abreast”分成两个部分记忆,“a”加上“breast”(胸),想象两个人或更多人胸挨着胸并排走的画面。
  2. 使用例句:在自己日常生活中多使用这个单词,如写日记、聊天时尽量使用这个词来描述相关情境。
  3. 视觉记忆:通过观看相关视频片段或图片,帮助自己记住这些语境中的“abreast”用法。

其他用法示例

  • 正式场合
    • During the meeting, the manager kept everyone abreast of the latest changes in the project timeline.
      (在会议期间,经理向大家通报了项目时间表的最新更改情况。)
  • 口语对话
    • Can you keep me abreast of any updates on the plan?
      (你能随时告诉我计划的任何更新吗?)

希望这些信息对你有帮助!继续保持学习的热情,相信你很快就能熟练掌握这个单词。