
advances
词源
源自拉丁语 'abante'(向前),通过古法语 'avancer' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 指向前移动或进展的行为,常用于描述技术、科学或社会的发展进步。
“Recent advances in technology have changed our lives.”
(技术的最新进展改变了我们的生活。)
“The medical advances saved many lives.”
(医学的进步挽救了许多生命。)
❶ 指提前支付的款项或贷款,常用于商业或金融领域。
“The company provided an advance to cover the initial costs.”
(公司提供了预付款以支付初期费用。)
“She received an advance on her salary.”
(她收到了工资的预付款。)
verb
❶ 指向前移动或推动某事发展,常用于描述行动或计划的推进。
“The army advanced towards the enemy lines.”
(军队向敌方战线推进。)
“She advanced her career by taking on new challenges.”
(她通过接受新挑战推动了职业发展。)
❶ 指提前支付或提供贷款,常用于财务或商业场景。
“The bank advanced him the money he needed.”
(银行提前支付了他所需的款项。)
“Can you advance me some cash until payday?”
(你能在发薪日前预支我一些现金吗?)
常见短语
in advance — 提前或预先,常用于表示提前完成某事或提前通知。
“Please let me know in advance if you can't attend.”
(如果你不能参加,请提前告诉我。)
advance payment — 预付款,指在服务或商品交付前支付的款项。
“The contractor requires an advance payment before starting the work.”
(承包商要求在开始工作前支付预付款。)