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furthered

UK //ˈfɜːðəd//US //ˈfɜːrðərd//

词源

源自中古英语 'furtheren',与古英语 'fyrðrian'(意为帮助或支持)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根,与 'forth'(向前)有关。

verb

❶ 指推动或促进某事的发展,使其取得更多进展或达到更深入的程度。常用于描述对计划、目标或关系的推进。

“The new policy furthered the company's expansion into international markets.”

(新政策推动了公司向国际市场的扩张。)

“Her research furthered our understanding of climate change.”

(她的研究增进了我们对气候变化的理解。)

同义词:advanced, promoted, facilitated, boosted, enhanced

常见短语

furthered by — 表示某事被某种因素或行为所推动或促进,强调外部力量的作用。

“The project's success was furthered by the team's dedication.”

(项目的成功得益于团队的奉献精神。)

furthered the interests of — 指某种行为或决策促进或保护了某人或某群体的利益。

“The new law furthered the interests of small businesses.”

(新法律促进了小企业的利益。)