| 单词 | advance |
| 释义 | advance advance /; AmE / noun, verb, adjective
■ noun
BANK ADVANCE
1 [C, usually sing.] money paid for work before it has been done; money paid earlier than expected: They offered an advance of 10 000 euros after the signing of the contract. She asked for an advance on her wages.
2 [C] an increase in the price or value of sth: These companies have seen significant advances in their share prices.
3 [C,U] progress or a development in technology or a particular area of knowledge: advances in the processing power of chips We live in an age of rapid technological advance.
IDIOMS
in advance (of sth) before the time that is expected; before sth happens: The rent is due one month in advance. The Director would not discuss the report in advance of its release. You have to order 24 hours in advance of your chosen delivery time. IN ARREARS
■ verb
1 [+ obj] advance (sb) sth | advance sth (to sb) to give sb money before the time it would usually be paid: We are willing to advance the money to you. They advanced her $2 million for five novels.
2 [no obj] if knowledge or technology advances, it develops and improves: As medical technology advances, health-care costs rise.
3 [no obj] (about prices, costs, profits, etc.) to increase: Inflation has advanced sharply over the last two years. Vodafone (= its shares) advanced 1.8 per cent to 179p. The dollar advanced slightly against most major currencies.
4 [+ obj] to change the time or date of an event so that it takes place earlier: The date of the meeting has been advanced by one week. SYN BRING STH FORWARD OPP POSTPONE
5 [+ obj] to help sth to succeed: Studying for new qualifications is one way to advance your career.
■ adjective [only before noun]
done or given before sth is going to happen: He received an advance payment for developing the new computer game. Please give us advance warning of any changes to the schedule. We need advance notice of the number of guests. |
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