proceeding
/prəˈsiːd/ (bre, ipa) · [prəsˈidɪŋ] /proʊˈsiːd/ (ame, ipa) · /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [prəsˈidɪŋ] /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [prəsˈidɪŋ] /prō-ˈsē-diŋ prə-/ (ame, mw)
proceeding — 動詞
- proceedingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- proceedings3rd person singular
- proceedinging-ing form
- proceedingedpast simple
1. to start or continue with a plan or action that was already decided, especially
繼續進行
按計劃繼續做，尤指暫停後
to start or continue with a plan or action that was already decided, especially after a pause, delay, or interruption
The construction work proceeded as planned after the city approved the permits.
市政府批准許可證後，建築工程便按計劃繼續進行。
proceed + as planned (as scheduled)
Joon decided to proceed with the job application despite her worries about the move.
Joon 儘管擔心搬家的事，還是決定繼續進行求職申請。
proceed with [plan/action]
Before we proceed any further, let me check the latest budget report.
在我們繼續往下進行之前，先讓我看一下最新的預算報告。
Stephanie waited for the rain to stop before proceeding with the outdoor ceremony.
Stephanie 等到雨停了，才繼續進行戶外典禮。
The committee agreed to proceed with the new safety measures immediately.
委員會同意立即繼續實施新的安全措施。
文法句型
proceed + with + noun
proceed + to infinitive
proceed + adverb
用法筆記
Common in formal or professional contexts. When the subject is a group or institution (committee, board, government), the sense often implies official approval has been given.
常見錯誤
2. to do something next, as the following step after completing an earlier action
接著做
完成一件事後接著做下一件事
to do something next, as the following step after completing an earlier action
After introducing herself, Noa proceeded to explain the main goals of the project.
Noa 自我介紹後，接著說明了該專案的主要目標。
proceeded to [infinitive: next action]
Jabari finished washing the dishes and then proceeded to prepare lunch for the children.
Jabari 洗完碗盤後，接著為孩子們準備午餐。
The teacher proceeded to hand out the exam papers once all the students were seated.
所有學生都坐好之後，老師接著發下考試卷。
Having checked the patient's temperature, the nurse proceeded to measure her blood pressure.
護理師測量了病人的體溫後，接著量了她的血壓。
- go on to
slightly less formal; common in both speech and writing
- continue by
emphasises lack of interruption between the two steps
文法句型
proceed + to infinitive
用法筆記
Always followed by a 'to'-infinitive. The second action is a natural or expected next step in a sequence, not a surprising or unrelated one.
常見錯誤
3. to go steadily onward towards a place or along a route, often as part of a plann
前進
朝特定方向移動或行進
to go steadily onward towards a place or along a route, often as part of a planned journey
The hikers proceeded along the mountain trail as the sun began to rise.
登山者沿著山路前進，此時太陽開始升起。
proceed + along [route]
Passengers on the ferry were told to proceed to the upper deck for boarding.
渡輪上的乘客被告知前往上層甲板準備登船。
Sivan proceeded cautiously down the narrow hallway toward the emergency exit.
Sivan 小心翼翼地沿著狹窄的走廊前進，走向緊急出口。
The driver proceeded through the intersection once the traffic light turned green.
交通號誌轉綠後，駕駛人便開車通過路口。
文法句型
proceed + along/toward/through/down + noun
用法筆記
More formal than 'go' or 'walk'. Often used in official instructions, travel announcements, or written directions.
常見錯誤
proceeding — 名詞
1. a formal legal process in which a court examines a dispute or complaint and make
法律程序
法院處理糾紛或投訴的程序
a formal legal process in which a court examines a dispute or complaint and makes a decision
The bankruptcy proceedings against the company lasted more than six months.
針對該公司的破產法律程序持續了六個多月。
proceedings against [entity]
Amihan's lawyer filed the necessary documents to begin divorce proceedings.
Amihan 的律師提交了啟動離婚法律程序所需的文件。
divorce proceedings / begin proceedings
The judge ordered a halt to the proceedings until the new witness could be heard.
法官下令暫停法律程序，等待新證人出庭作證。
Criminal proceedings were initiated after the authorities completed their full investigation.
當局完成全面調查後，展開了刑事法律程序。
The court proceedings were open to the public and reported by the local news.
法庭程序對外公開，並由當地新聞媒體報導。
- litigation
more formal; describes the entire process of taking a dispute to court
- lawsuit
a specific claim or case brought to court by one party against another
- trial
the actual court hearing where evidence is presented, not the whole legal process
文法句型
(plural) proceedings + against + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'proceedings', even when referring to a single legal case. 'Proceeding' (singular) is rare in this sense. Common collocates: 'legal', 'court', 'divorce', 'bankruptcy', 'criminal'.
常見錯誤
2. a connected series of events, activities, or actions that take place, especially
一連串活動
正式場合發生的一系列活動
a connected series of events, activities, or actions that take place, especially in a formal or organised setting
The entire proceedings of the conference were broadcast live on local television.
整場會議的一連串活動均透過當地電視臺現場直播。
proceedings of [event: conference]
Lucía watched the strange proceedings from her window, curious about the commotion outside.
Lucía 從窗戶看著外面奇怪的一連串活動，好奇發生了什麼騷動。
The day's proceedings included keynote speeches, panel discussions, and a networking dinner.
當天的活動包括主題演講、專題討論和聯誼晚宴。
Defne recorded the proceedings of the town hall meeting for residents who could not attend.
Defne 將市民大會的活動過程記錄下來，供無法出席的居民參考。
- events
more general; less formal and less structured
- activities
focuses on the actions rather than the overall sequence
- happenings
informal; suggests casual or unplanned occurrences
文法句型
the proceedings of + noun
用法筆記
Always plural in this sense. Refers to the events as they unfold, not to a written record of them. Compare with sense 3 (OFFICIAL RECORD), which is the written report after the fact.
常見錯誤
3. the official written record of everything that was said and done during a formal
會議記錄
正式會議的書面紀錄
the official written record of everything that was said and done during a formal meeting, conference, or academic gathering
The secretary prepared the proceedings of the board meeting for all members to review.
秘書準備了董事會的會議記錄，供所有成員查閱。
proceedings of [meeting] (record)
All questions and responses were carefully documented in the official proceedings.
所有的提問與回答都仔細記載在正式會議記錄中。
The proceedings of the academic symposium were published as a book the following spring.
該學術研討會的會議記錄在隔年春天以書籍形式出版。
Researchers can access the proceedings of past conferences through the university library website.
研究人員可以透過大學圖書館網站查閱過往會議的記錄。
- minutes
specifically the official written record of a meeting's discussions and decisions
- transcript
a verbatim written copy of everything said, not summarised
- records
more general; can include many types of documentation
文法句型
the proceedings of + meeting/noun
published proceedings
用法筆記
Always plural. This is a published or archived document — distinct from sense 2 (SERIES OF EVENTS), which refers to the live event itself, not the written record of it.