They were trying to beat the midnight deadline.他们试图抢在午夜截止期限之前完成。

Those who shop on Sunday to beat the rush are wasting their time.那些为了抢在高峰前而于周日购物的人是在浪费时间。

if someone beats you to the last seat on the tube如果有人在你之前抢到地铁上最后一个座位

He beats time with hands and feet.他用手和脚打拍子。