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advanced

UK //ədˈvɑːnst//US //ədˈvænst//

词源

源自中古英语 'avauncen',意为'前进'或'提升',最终来源于拉丁语 'abante',意为'在前面'。

adjective

❶ 指在知识、技能或技术等方面达到较高水平或处于领先地位的,常用于描述超出基础或初级阶段的水平。

“She is taking an advanced course in mathematics.”

(她正在学习一门高等数学课程。)

“The company uses advanced technology to produce its products.”

(这家公司使用先进技术生产产品。)

❶ 指在时间上较晚或更接近现在的阶段,常用于描述发展或进展的状态。

“In the advanced stages of the disease, symptoms become more severe.”

(在疾病的晚期阶段,症状会变得更加严重。)

“The project is in its advanced phase and will be completed soon.”

(这个项目已进入后期阶段,即将完成。)

同义词:proficient, sophisticated, high-level

常见短语

advanced age — 指某人年纪很大,通常用于正式或礼貌的表达。

“Despite his advanced age, he still enjoys traveling.”

(尽管年事已高,他仍然喜欢旅行。)

advanced degree — 指高等教育中高于学士学位的学位,如硕士或博士学位。

“She holds an advanced degree in biochemistry.”

(她拥有生物化学的高级学位。)