| 单词 | advance |
| 释义 | advance —advance /ədˈvɑːns/ aep /-ˈvæns/ adjective [before noun] ► F0 happening, done, or ready before an event: » advance payment/booking» We got no advance warning/notice of the changes.Thesaurus+: ↑Before, after and already , ↑After and behindnoun (MONEY) ► F0 money paid to someone before the regular time: » She asked for a £300 advance on her salary.Thesaurus+: ↑Paying and spending moneyThesaurus+: ↑Before, after and already , ↑After and behindnoun (MOVEMENT) ► B2 [C or U] the forward movement of something, or an improvement or development in something: » Nothing could stop the advance of the floodwaters.» Recent advances in medical science mean that this illness can now be cured.Thesaurus+: ↑Advancing and moving forward• • • Extra Examples:» Could you let me know in advance whether or not you will be coming?» Is it possible to buy tickets in advance?» Passengers should tell the airline in advance if they have any special dietary needs.» Most holiday companies request a 20% deposit in advance.» Did you check in advance whether there was access for wheelchairs?noun (PRICE) ► F0 [C] something such as a share price that increases in value: » Declining stocks easily defeated advances 413 to 302.Thesaurus+: ↑Investment and stock marketsnoun [C usually plural] (SEX) ► F0 an attempt to start a sexual or romantic relationship with someone: » She rejected his unwelcome advances.Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual attraction , ↑Attractiveverb (INCREASE) ↑Verb Endings for advance ► F0 [I] If something such as a share price advances, it increases in value: » On the New York Stock Exchange 1,228 issues advanced and 1,157 declined .Thesaurus+: ↑Investment and stock marketsverb (MOVE FORWARD) ↑Verb Endings for advance ► F0 [I or T] to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something: » The fire advanced steadily through the forest.» The troops advanced on the city (= approached it, ready to attack).» We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.» Her study has considerably advanced (= helped) the cause of equal rights.» He's just trying to advance (= improve) his own career.Thesaurus+: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming betterThesaurus+: ↑Advancing and moving forward• • • Extra Examples:» The troops quickly established a beachhead and were preparing to advance.» She's the youngest player ever to advance to a semifinal.» Enemy planes engaged the troops as they advanced into the mountains.» Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill.» Everyone was disappointed when the team failed to advance to the next round of the competition.verb (PAY) ↑Verb Endings for advance ► F0 [T] to pay someone some money before the regular time: » [+ two objects] Could you advance me £50 until Tuesday?Thesaurus+: ↑Paying and spending moneyThesaurus+: ↑Before, after and already , ↑After and behindverb (SUGGEST) ↑Verb Endings for advance ► F0 [T] FORMAL to suggest an idea or theory: » the theory advanced in this articleThesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposals |
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