advances

advances — 動詞

1. to go farther forward, or to help a plan, piece of work, or group reach a later

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

前進

向前移動或推動進展

to go farther forward, or to help a plan, piece of work, or group reach a later and better stage.

例句

The rescue team advances slowly through the smoke-filled tunnel.

救援隊在滿是濃煙的隧道裡緩慢前進。

intransitive movement with adverb + through-phrase

Better software advances the work of small clinics in remote towns.

更好的軟體推動了偏遠城鎮小型診所的工作進展。

transitive use for helping progress

同義詞
  • progress

    close in meaning for moving ahead, but less often takes a direct object meaning 'help forward'

  • move forward

    more neutral and literal, especially for physical motion

  • promote

    usually focuses on helping an idea, cause, or person succeed rather than simple forward movement

反義詞
  • retreat

    used when people or groups move back instead of forward

  • delay

    used when progress is slowed or pushed back

文法句型

advance + adverb/preposition

advance + object

advance + object + prepositional phrase

用法筆記

Often used both for physical movement and for helping work, science, or plans move forward. Distinguish from verb/4, which is limited to prices, rates, or values going up.

常見錯誤

❌The project advanced us.
✅The project advanced quickly.
💡when the project itself moves forward, use the verb intransitively.
❌The new grant advanced for the research.
✅The new grant advanced the research.
💡this transitive pattern needs a direct object.

2. to give someone money before the usual date, expecting it to be settled later fr

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

預付

先把錢付給某人

to give someone money before the usual date, expecting it to be settled later from pay, sales, or repayment.

例句

The company advances Mia part of her travel money before each trip.

公司每次出差前都會先預付 Mia 一部分旅費。

advance + person + amount

The bank advances Leo a small sum until his cheque clears.

在支票兌現前，銀行會先預付 Leo 一小筆錢。

同義詞
  • front

    informal; often used when someone pays money first for another person

  • lend

    broader; does not necessarily imply early payment before a regular date

  • prepay

    focuses on paying beforehand, but not always to another person who later settles the balance

反義詞
  • withhold

    to keep the money back instead of giving it early

文法句型

advance + person + amount

advance + amount + to + person

用法筆記

Usually used when the money will later be deducted, repaid, or balanced against future earnings. Unlike verb/1, this sense normally takes a person and a sum of money.

常見錯誤

❌The bank advanced me from the fee.
✅The bank advanced me the fee.
💡this sense takes the money as a direct object, not 'from'.

3. to present an idea, explanation, or plan so that other people can consider it se

3.動詞及物C1
釋義

提出

把想法拿出來討論

to present an idea, explanation, or plan so that other people can consider it seriously.

例句

During the meeting, Renata advances a plan for shorter weekend shifts.

會議中，Renata 提出了一個縮短週末班次的方案。

formal use with plan as object

The lawyer advances a new explanation for the missing files in court.

律師在法庭上提出了檔案失蹤的新解釋。

同義詞
  • propose

    common for offering a plan or course of action, often less formal than advance

  • suggest

    broader and less forceful; does not imply a carefully argued position

  • argue

    focuses more strongly on supporting a claim with reasons

反義詞
  • withdraw

    used when an idea or proposal is taken back

文法句型

advance + plan

advance + theory

advance + the view that-clause

用法筆記

More formal than simply saying 'say' or 'suggest'. The object is usually an idea, theory, argument, or proposal, not a physical thing.

常見錯誤

❌She advanced that we leave early.
✅She advanced the idea that we leave early.
💡this sense usually needs a noun such as idea, claim, or argument.

4. to become more valuable or more expensive, especially in trading or market repor

4.動詞不及物C1
釋義

上漲

價格或價值往上升

to become more valuable or more expensive, especially in trading or market reports.

例句

Tech shares advance after the company reports stronger summer sales.

公司公布夏季銷售更強後，科技股隨即上漲。

financial reporting context

The price of rice advances again after heavy rain damages crops.

大雨毀損作物後，米價又再次上漲。

同義詞
  • rise

    the broad everyday verb for prices going up

  • gain

    common in financial reports, especially for shares and currencies

  • climb

    less formal and often suggests a noticeable upward movement

反義詞
  • fall

    the usual opposite for price or value movement

  • drop

    often suggests a quicker or sharper decrease

文法句型

advance by + amount

advance against + currency

advance after + event

用法筆記

Mostly seen in business or market writing. Distinguish from verb/1: this sense is about value going up, not about people or projects moving forward.

5. to move someone into a higher job, title, or rank because they are trusted or ha

5.動詞及物C1
釋義

晉升

把某人升到更高職位

to move someone into a higher job, title, or rank because they are trusted or have done well.

例句

The hospital advances Emre to head nurse after a difficult winter.

經過艱難的冬季後，醫院把 Emre 晉升為護理長。

advance + person + to + position

The board advances Andrew to regional manager after six strong months.

六個月表現亮眼後，董事會把 Andrew 晉升為區域經理。

同義詞
  • promote

    the most common verb for giving someone a higher position

  • elevate

    more formal and often used for rank, status, or office

  • appoint

    focuses on assigning a role, not necessarily on movement upward from a lower rank

反義詞
  • demote

    to move someone to a lower rank or position

文法句型

advance + person + to + position

advance + person + into + role

用法筆記

Used when an organization raises someone to a more important position. Distinguish from verb/1, where a person or thing simply moves forward rather than receiving a promotion.

常見錯誤

❌She advanced as manager last week.
✅She was advanced to manager last week.
💡this sense usually names the new position with 'to' or appears in the passive.

advances — 名詞