advances 是 advance 的複數advanceKK [əˋdvæns] /əˈdvæns/名詞1進展、進步、突破常用複數Recent advances in medicine have greatly extended life expectancy.醫學上近來的進展大幅延長了人類的壽命。2前進、推進The army's advance was slowed by heavy rain and mud.大雨和泥地使部隊的前進速度變慢。3預付款、預支She asked her publisher for an advance on the book.她向出版社要求預支這本書的稿費。4求愛、追求常用複數He turned down her advances politely and changed the subject.他客氣地拒絕了她的追求，並轉移了話題。動詞1前進、行進The soldiers advanced slowly toward the bridge at dawn.天亮時士兵們緩緩朝那座橋前進。顯示全部 14 個義項動詞2進步、發展Technology has advanced rapidly over the past ten years.過去十年科技發展得非常快。3促進、推動The new policy is designed to advance rural education.這項新政策的目的是推動偏鄉教育。4提出、提議正式He advanced a theory that no one could disprove.他提出了一個沒有人能駁倒的理論。5晉級、晉升Our team advanced to the semifinals after a narrow win.我們的隊伍以些微差距獲勝，晉級四強。6預付、墊付The company advanced him two months' salary for the move.公司為了他搬家先預付了兩個月的薪水。7提前正式They advanced the deadline by a full week without warning.他們沒有事先通知就把截止日期提前了整整一週。8上漲、走高財經Share prices advanced sharply after the earnings report.財報公布後股價大幅走高。形容詞1事前的、預先的Advance booking is essential for this popular exhibition.這個熱門展覽一定要事先預約。片語1事先、預先Please let me know in advance if you can't come.如果你不能來，請事先告訴我。