advance
US /ədˈvæns/
UK /ədˈvæns/
1.
前进, 进展
a forward movement
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The army made a rapid advance towards the enemy lines.
军队向敌军阵地迅速推进。
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We need to make an advance in our research.
我们需要在研究中取得进展。
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预付款, 预支
a payment made before it is due
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Can I get an advance on my salary?
我能预支工资吗？
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The publisher gave her an advance for her new book.
出版商为她的新书支付了预付款。
1.
前进, 发展
to move forward in a purposeful way
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The troops were ordered to advance.
部队奉命前进。
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Technology continues to advance at a rapid pace.
科技继续快速发展。
2.
预支, 预付
to make a payment or loan to (someone) before it is due
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The company agreed to advance him a portion of his salary.
公司同意预支他一部分工资。
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Can you advance me some money for the trip?
你能为这次旅行预支我一些钱吗？
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预先的, 提前的
done or given ahead of time
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Please give us advance notice if you plan to cancel.
如果您打算取消，请提前通知我们。
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They received an advance copy of the report.
他们收到了报告的预发副本。