•The fire advanced steadily through the forest.大火在森林中不断蔓延。

•The troops advanced on the city (= approached it, ready to attack).军队向该城推进。

•We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.在认识宇宙方面，我们已经取得长足的进步。

•Her study has considerably advanced (= helped) the cause of equal rights.她的研究极大地促进了权利平等运动的事业。

•He's just trying to advance (= improve) his own career.他只是在努力发展自己的事业。

•[+ two objects] Could you advance me £50 until Tuesday?周二之前可以预付给我50英镑的薪水吗？

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•the theory advanced in this article这篇论文提出的理论

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•Nothing could stop the advance of the flood waters.洪水滔滔而来，势不可挡。

•Recent advances in medical science mean that this illness can now be cured.医学新近取得的进展意味着这种疾病现在不再是绝症了。

•She asked for a £300 advance on her salary.她要求预付她300英镑薪水。

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•She rejected his unwelcome advances.他妄想勾引她。她非常厌恶，让他碰了一鼻子灰。

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•If you're going to come, please let me know in advance.如果你要来的话，请提前通知我。

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•She arrived in advance of everyone else.她比其他人都来得早。

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•advance payment/booking预付／预订

•We got no advance warning/notice of the changes.我们事先没有得到有关变更的警告／通知。