Significato:
abracadabra
ab·ra·ca·dab·ra || ‚æbrəkə'dæbrən. abracadabra, formula magica; incantesimo; gioco di parole
abr Idioma
rattle sabres
threaten to attack, appear to be preparing for war The workers are rattling their sabres, but they won't strike.
sabre rattling
(See rattle sabres)
stay abreast
be aware of developments, stay current, keep pace Can you stay abreast of changes in computer technology?
two abreast
two people standing or walking side by side The children were walking two abreast on the way home.
abreast of
knowing all the time the most recent facts了解最新信息;跟上最新发展
We should be abreast of the time.我们应跟上时代的发展。
The reporter must keep abreast of new developments.记者必须跟上最新发展。
get abroad
1.be able to travel to a foreign country到国外旅行
We didn't get abroad for our holiday as usual; we couldn't afford it this year.我们没有象往年那样出国度假,今年我们拿不出这笔钱。
2.spread; become widely known 传(播)开
The rumor has got abroad.谣言已经传开了。
keep abreast
Idiom(s): keep abreast (of sth)
Theme: STUDY
to keep informed about something; to keep up (with the times). (Also with be instead of keep, as in the examples.)
• I try to keep abreast of the financial markets.
• I believe that I'm abreast of foreign events.
• Yes, I try to keep abreast by reading the papers every day.
keep abreast of someone|abreast|keep|keep abreast|
v. phr. To be informed of the latest developments. It is difficult to keep abreast of all the various wars that are being waged on planet Earth.
Compare: KEEP STEP WITH.
Abraham
Abraham
in Abraham's bosom
1) at rest with one's dead ancestors
2) in a state of heavenly bliss, peace, etc.
abroad
abroad
from abroad
from a foreign land or lands
keep abreast of
keep abreast of
Stay or cause to stay up-to-date with, as in He's keeping abreast of the latest weather reports, or Please keep me abreast of any change in his condition. This term alludes to the nautical sense of abreast, which describes ships keeping up with each other. [Late 1600s]
An abr idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with abr, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
Dizionario di parole simili, diverso tenore, sinonimi, di invocazione per Idioma abr