abreast

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

The steep sidewalk 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。

2. PHRASE If you keep abreast of a subject, you know all the most recent facts about it. 及时了解

He will be keeping abreast of the news. 他会不断及时了解最新消息。