keep abreast of the times

abreast 副词 ad.
朝同一方向)并列,并排
Read the papers if you want to keep abreast of the times.
你想跟上时代就得读报。
keep abreast of the times 跟上时代

翻译“紧跟时代步伐"，在不同的语言环境中意思不大一样。

to keep abreast of the times in science
1.在科学方面与时俱进
2.并列的、并排的

cannot keep abreast of the times
不适合时代的要求或潮流