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跟不上
gēnbushàng
Description
"跟不上"的意思是速度或水平不够,没办法和别人一样快。
"跟不上" means not fast enough in speed or level to keep up with others.
比如走路太快、上课太难,你就可能会跟不上。
For example, if walking too fast or the class is too difficult, you might 跟不上.
Meanings
跟不上gēnbushàng
cannot keep up (with speed or pace)
你走得太快了,我跟不上。
You walk too fast; I can't keep up.
跟不上gēnbushàng
unable to keep pace with (a level or progress)
这门课太难,我有点跟不上。
This class is too hard; I'm a bit behind.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
跟 (follow) + 不 (not) + 上 (potential complement) = cannot manage to follow.
- Nuance
negative potential form; the positive is 跟得上 (able to keep up).
In videos
“你在听的时候可能是跟不上，”
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