advance

• 指事先完成的、提前的，或预先支付的款项（尤指预付的工资或货款）。

Describes something done ahead of time, or money provided before it is earned.

1. Ahead of timeB1formal

   Done, sent, or provided before the usual or expected time.

   提前的

   • Please send your advance payment to reserve the room.
   • They received advance warning about the storm.
   • The advance copy of the book arrived early.

   同义词anticipatoryearlypreliminaryprematureprior

   反义词belatedretroactive

2. Forward or progressiveB2formal

   Moving forward or towards improvement.

   先进的

   • The advance party scouted the area ahead.
   • This is an advance technique for experienced users.
   • They made advance preparations for the event.

   同义词forwardonwardprogressive

   反义词recederegressretreat

• 名词，指前进、进步或发展；也指预先支付的款项，即在正式期限前提供的钱。

A noun referring to a forward movement, progress, or development; also, money provided before it is officially due.

1. B1formal

   A forward movement or progress, especially in a military or competitive context.

   前进

   • The army made a rapid advance towards the enemy lines.
   • Technological advances have changed our lives.
   • The team gained an advance in the championship.

   同义词advancementassaultdriveheadwaymarchoffensiveprogresspush

   反义词recessionregressionretreatwithdrawal

2. Money paymentB2formal

   An amount of money paid before it is earned or owed.

   预付款

   • She requested an advance on her salary.
   • The author received a large advance for the book.
   • He gave me an advance payment for the work.

   同义词creditdown paymentloanprepayment

3. Improvement or developmentB1formal

   A development or improvement in knowledge, technology, or methods.

   进步

   • Medical advances have saved millions of lives.
   • Recent advances in AI are remarkable.
   • This is a significant advance in renewable energy.

   同义词advancementbreakthroughdevelopmentheadwayimprovementinnovationprogressstep forward

   反义词declineregressionretreatsetback

• 动词，表示向前移动、进展，或将某事物推进到更高的位置或阶段。

A verb used to indicate moving forward, progressing, or promoting something to a higher position or stage.

1. A2formal

   To move forward in position or time.

   向前移动

   • The army advanced toward the enemy lines.
   • The project has advanced to the next phase.
   • Time advances quickly when you're having fun.

   同义词go forwardproceedprogresspush forward

   反义词recederegressretreat

2. Progress or improveB1formal

   To make progress or develop further.

   进展

   • Technology advances rapidly these days.
   • She advanced her career by getting a promotion.
   • The medicine advanced the patient's recovery.

   同义词developevolveflourishimproveproceedprogressthrive

   反义词declinedeterioraterecederegressretreatstagnateworsen

3. Provide money beforehandB2formal

   To give money before it is officially due or as a loan.

   预先垫付钱款

   • The bank advanced him the loan amount.
   • They advanced the payment to help with expenses.
   • The publisher advanced her money for the book.

   同义词financefrontlendloanprepay