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forward

UK //ˈfɔːwəd//US //ˈfɔːrwərd//

词源

源自古英语foreweard,由fore(前)和-weard(朝向)组成,与德语vorwärts同源。

adjective

❶ 指方向或位置上的前面,表示朝向或位于前方。也可形容思想或行为上积极进取的态度。

“She took a step forward to greet the guests.”

(她向前迈了一步迎接客人。)

“The forward cabin has the best view of the ocean.”

(前舱拥有最佳的海景视野。)

同义词:ahead, front, progressive

adverb

❶ 表示向前的移动或方向,也可指时间上向未来推进。常用于描述动作或趋势的发展。

“Move forward carefully on the icy path.”

(在结冰的小路上小心向前走。)

“From this day forward, I'll exercise regularly.”

(从今以后,我会定期锻炼。)

同义词:onward, forth, ahead

verb

❶ 指将信件或信息转交给他人,或促进某事物的发展。常用于通信或商业场景中。

“Please forward my mail to the new address.”

(请将我的邮件转寄到新地址。)

“The secretary forwarded the complaint to the manager.”

(秘书将投诉转交给经理。)

同义词:send, transmit, promote

常见短语

look forward to — 表示对未来某件事感到期待和兴奋,常用于正式或非正式场合表达期待之情。

“I look forward to meeting you next week.”

(我期待下周与您见面。)

put forward — 提出建议、意见或理论供他人考虑,强调主动呈现想法或解决方案的行为。

“She put forward a new plan to improve efficiency.”

(她提出了提高效率的新方案。)