abreast of

• • (使)与…齐头并列,(使)与…并驾齐驱;(使)不落后于;跟上： Tony was abreast of the leading runner for a few minutes but then fell behind. 托尼赶上领头的赛跑运动员好几分钟,可是后来落后了。
  • 及时了解(新生事物);与…并连： Scientists must be abreast of the latest discoveries and developments. 科学家们必须跟上最新的发现和进展。

abreast of (或with)

• • 并驾齐驱；不肯落后
  • 【航海学】在…旁边