单词 | advance |
释义 | advance1 of 3verb ad·vance əd-ˈvan(t)s advanced; advancing transitive verb 1 : to accelerate the growth or progress of advance a cause 2 : to bring or move forward advance a pawn 3 : to raise to a higher rank was advanced from clerk to assistant manager 4 archaic : to lift up : raise 5 : to bring forward in time especially : to make earlier advance the date of the meeting 6 : to bring forward for notice, consideration, or acceptance : propose advance an idea 7 : to supply or furnish in expectation of repayment advance a loan 8 : to raise in rate : increase advance the rent intransitive verb 1 : to move forward : proceed an advancing army 2 : to make progress : increase advance in age 3 : to rise in rank, position, or importance advance through the ranks 4 : to rise in rate or price advancing wages advancer noun advance 2 of 3noun1 : a moving forward halted the enemy's advances 2 a : progress in development … mistaking material advance for spiritual enrichment. H. J. Laski b : a progressive step : improvement an advance in medical technique 3 : a rise in price, value, or amount The workers won wage advances. 4 : a first step or approach made (as to gain favor or form an acquaintance) especially : the act of speaking to someone in an effort to start a sexual relationship —usually plural She rejected his advances. The report alleges that the supervisor repeatedly made unwanted/improper sexual advances towards subordinates. 5 : a provision of something (such as money or goods) before a return is received I need an advance on my salary. also : the money or goods supplied received a $100,000 advance on his new book advance 3 of 3adjective1 : made, sent, or furnished ahead of time advance sales 2 : going or situated before an advance party of soldiers advance 1 of 3 verb1 as in to lend to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned advanced her some cash with the understanding that the amount would be deducted from her first paycheck Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in to promote to help the growth or development of great thinkers who did much to advance modern science Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in to progress to move forward along a course as the technology advances, electronic devices keep getting smaller and smarter Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in to elevate to move higher in rank or position within six months was advanced to the position of head waiter, to the dismay of the waiters who had been there much longer Synonyms & Similar Words
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5 as in to propose to set before the mind for consideration let me explain my reasons for advancing this proposal Synonyms & Similar Words
6 as in to approach to move closer to advanced cautiously toward the snarling dog Synonyms & Similar Words
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advance 2 of 3noun1 as in advancement forward movement in time or place during her long convalescence, the housebound woman was barely aware of the advance of the seasons Synonyms & Similar Words
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2 as in improvement an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill under her new teacher, the aspiring violinist has made noticeable advances in her technique in just a few weeks Synonyms & Similar Words
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advance 3 of 3adjectiveas in preceding Synonyms & Similar Words
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