abreast

UK:  [ə'brest]

adj.

1.并列

2.平等

adv.

1.相并,并肩;并列;并排;看齐

2.不落后于

1 . If it's geographically feasible, try to have lunch with a colleague at least monthly. Keep abreast of events at work.
如果条件允许的话，尽量每个月至少跟同事吃一次午餐，了解公司发生的事情。

2 . The first were just drawing abreast of him when he reached for the trigger with the intention of opening fire.
领先的那个组接近他时，他扣紧扳机准备开火射击。

3 . When abreast of a trunk which appeared to be the oldest of the old, he became aware that a figure was standing behind it.
当走到一棵看来是年头最久的树干旁的时候，他发觉树后站着一个身影。

4 . Passengers in the rear will find there's plenty of head and legroom, but sitting three-abreast might be a bit of a squeeze.
乘客在后座会发现有各种各样的头部和腿部空间，但是坐在三排可能是一个有点被排挤的。

5 . Staying abreast of technology standards is often associated with organizational efficiency.
与技术标准保持一致常常有助于提高组织的效率。