advance

KK [ədˋvæns] /ədˈvæns/

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。

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。
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。

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。