advance

KK [ədˋvæns] /ədˈvæns/

名词

1
进展、进步、突破常用复数
Recent advances in medicine have greatly extended life expectancy.
医学上近来的进展大幅延长了人类的寿命。
2
前进、推进
The army's advance was slowed by heavy rain and mud.
大雨和泥地使部队的前进速度变慢。
3
预付款、预支
She asked her publisher for an advance on the book.
她向出版社要求预支这本书的稿费。
4
求爱、追求常用复数
He turned down her advances politely and changed the subject.
他客气地拒绝了她的追求，并转移了话题。

1
前进、行进
The soldiers advanced slowly toward the bridge at dawn.
天亮时士兵们缓缓朝那座桥前进。
2
进步、发展
Technology has advanced rapidly over the past ten years.
过去十年科技发展得非常快。
3
促进、推动
The new policy is designed to advance rural education.
这项新政策的目的是推动偏乡教育。
4
提出、提议正式
He advanced a theory that no one could disprove.
他提出了一个没有人能驳倒的理论。
5
晋级、晋升
Our team advanced to the semifinals after a narrow win.
我们的队伍以些微差距获胜，晋级四强。
6
预付、垫付
The company advanced him two months' salary for the move.
公司为了他搬家先预付了两个月的薪水。
7
提前正式
They advanced the deadline by a full week without warning.
他们没有事先通知就把截止日期提前了整整一周。
8
上涨、走高财经
Share prices advanced sharply after the earnings report.
财报公布后股价大幅走高。

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事前的、预先的
Advance booking is essential for this popular exhibition.
这个热门展览一定要事先预约。