advance
US /ədˈvæns/
UK /ədˈvæns/
名詞
1.
前進, 進展
a forward movement
範例:
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The army made a rapid advance towards the enemy lines.
軍隊向敵軍陣地迅速推進。
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We need to make an advance in our research.
我們需要在研究中取得進展。
2.
預付款, 預支
a payment made before it is due
範例:
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Can I get an advance on my salary?
我能預支工資嗎？
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The publisher gave her an advance for her new book.
出版商為她的新書支付了預付款。
動詞
1.
前進, 發展
to move forward in a purposeful way
範例:
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The troops were ordered to advance.
部隊奉命前進。
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Technology continues to advance at a rapid pace.
科技繼續快速發展。
2.
預支, 預付
to make a payment or loan to (someone) before it is due
範例:
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The company agreed to advance him a portion of his salary.
公司同意預支他一部分工資。
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Can you advance me some money for the trip?
你能為這次旅行預支我一些錢嗎？
形容詞
1.
預先的, 提前的
done or given ahead of time
範例:
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Please give us advance notice if you plan to cancel.
如果您打算取消，請提前通知我們。
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They received an advance copy of the report.
他們收到了報告的預發副本。
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞