not able to keep up with

gēn bu shàng

g+ēn·1st toneb+u·neutral tonesh+àng·4th tone

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I can't keep up with Tom.

我跟不上汤姆。

I could hardly follow what Jane said in her speech.

我几乎完全跟不上 Jane 的演讲内容。

I can't keep up with you if you walk so fast.

你走得这么快，我跟不上呀。

Please don't walk so fast. I can't keep pace with you.

请别走得那么快，我跟不上你。

American students are falling behind in math.

美国学生的數学跟不上了。

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