advancemen

IPA/ɐdvˈansɪmˌɛn/
IPA/ɐdvˈænsɪmˌɛn/

advancemen — noun

1. workers sent ahead to organize schedules, publicity, and practical details befor

1.名詞C2
釋義

workers sent ahead to organize schedules, publicity, and practical details before a performer, politician, or other public figure appears somewhere.

例句

The advancemen booked the hotel and briefed reporters before the governor arrived.

briefed reporters before the governor arrived

The circus sent two advancemen ahead to arrange permits in Taipei.

sent advancemen ahead to arrange permits

同義詞
  • advance staff

    closest general term for people who prepare logistics beforehand

  • advance team

    often used for the whole group, especially in politics

  • publicists

    only covers media promotion, not the full planning role

用法筆記

Usually plural and used mainly in American political or entertainment contexts. It refers to staff who go ahead of the main guest or act to handle logistics and publicity.

常見錯誤

❌The advancemen were the musicians in the circus.
✅The advancemen arranged the circus visit before the musicians arrived.
💡The word refers to staff who prepare an event in advance, not the performers.