catch (someone) up

Related to word: catch

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B2

    to overtake someone by increasing your speed to match or exceed theirs.

    追上…

    • I tried to catch him up while running, but he was just too fast.

      我试着在跑步时追上他,但他实在太快了。

    • I need to catch up on my studies before the final exams.

      我需要在期末考试前赶上我的学习进度。

    • Even though I woke up early this morning, I couldn't catch the bus.

      即使我今天早上很早就起床了,还是没能赶上公交车。