2013年6月英语四级口语对话记单词精讲4
2013年6月英语四级口语对话记单词精讲4
A: Do you read the newspaper every morning?
B: Yes, I at least try to keep abreast of current affairs.
abreast
ad. 并列，并排
keep abreast of
与……齐头并进，了解……的最新情况
A: I heard that you were nearly in an accident.
B: Yes, it was a close call—but the car came to an abrupt stop just in time.
abrupt
a. 1. 突然的,意外的
2.(举止、言谈等)唐突的，鲁莽的
A: Why do you abstain from alcohol?
B: I think it is better for my health.
abstain
vi. 1.弃权
2.(from)戒除
