ahead

• 用于描述位置在前方，或在时间、进度、发展上更领先。

Used to describe being in front or further along in position, time, or development.

1. In front or leadingA2formal

   In a forward position or direction; in front of others.

   在前面

   • The road ahead is clear of traffic.
   • She is ahead of the competition in the race.
   • Look ahead to see what's coming.

   同义词firstin frontleadingout front

   反义词behind

2. In advance or beforehandB1formal

   Done or planned before the usual time; in preparation.

   提前

   • They planned ahead for the busy season.
   • Work ahead to finish early.
   • He paid ahead for the next month's rent.

   同义词beforehandearlyin advancepreviously

   反义词afterbehind

3. Leading or winningB1informal

   In a position of advantage or superiority.

   领先

   • The team is ahead by two points.
   • She is ahead in the polls.
   • Our company is ahead of the market trends.

   同义词in frontin the leadleadingout frontwinning

   反义词behindtrailing

• 副词，表示位置在前方（前面、前方），或时间上提前（事先、预先），也用于表示进展、领先等意义，如向前移动或提前计划。

An adverb meaning "in front" or "in advance." It is used to describe position, direction, or time, such as moving forward or planning beforehand.

1. In front or forwardA2formal

   In a forward direction; in front of something or someone.

   向前

   • She walked ahead of the group.
   • The car pulled ahead in the race.
   • Look ahead to see what's coming.

   同义词beforeforwardin frontonwardonwards

   反义词backbehind

2. In advance or beforehandB1formal

   Before the present time; in preparation.

   提前

   • Plan ahead for the holidays.
   • He paid the bill ahead of time.
   • Think ahead about your career goals.

   同义词ahead of timebeforebeforehandin advance

3. Leading positionB1informal

   In a position of advantage or progress.

   领先

   • Our team is ahead by two points.
   • She is ahead of schedule with her work.
   • The company is ahead of its competitors.

   同义词in frontin the leadleadingout front

   反义词behind