单词 | ahead |
释义 | ahead —ahead /əˈhed/ adverb (IN FRONT) B1 in front: » The road ahead is very busy.» Turn left at the traffic lights, and you'll see the hospital straight ahead.» Rick walked on ahead of us.» You go on ahead of (= before) me, and I'll meet you there.Thesaurus+: ↑Ahead, in front and beyondB2 having more points, votes, etc. than someone else in a competition, election, etc.: » Apparently, the latest opinion polls put the Democrats 15 percent ahead of the Republicans.» Barcelona was ahead after ten minutes.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing the leading positionC2 making more progress than someone else: » Sophie is way (= far) ahead of the other children in her class.Thesaurus+: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming better• • • Extra Examples:» The path ahead was flat and smooth.» We must stay one step ahead of our competitors.» In the last few metres of the race, she suddenly zoomed ahead.» You two go ahead - Sam and I'll bring up the rear.» He kept his eyes on the road ahead, his face taut with concentration.adverb (IN THE FUTURE) ► B1 in or into the future: » She has a difficult time ahead of her.» He couldn't bear to think of the lonely year ahead.Thesaurus+: ↑In the future and soon• • • Extra Examples:» I've got a busy week ahead of me.» Planning so far ahead makes no sense - so many things will have changed by next year.» Normally, I plan one or two days ahead.» The hardest part of the competition still lies ahead of us.» Friendless and jobless, he wondered how he would survive the year ahead. |
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