catch-up /ˈkætʃˌʌp/ /ˈkɛtʃˌʌp/ noun /ˈkætʃˌʌp/ /ˈkɛtʃˌʌp/
noun
Learner's definition of CATCH-UP
play catch-up
: to try to reach the same position, score, etc., as a competitor after you have fallen behind(在竞争或比赛中)拼命追赶 -
The team fell behind in the second inning and has had to play catch-up ever since.球队在第二局开始落后,此后一直在努力追平。
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The company has been trying to play a difficult game of catch-up ever since its competitor introduced the new product.自从竞争对手推出了新产品,公司一直在努力追赶。
— see also catch up at 1catch