advance
进展,晋级,进展情况,预付款
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ad·vanced, ad·vanc·ing.
- : to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
- : to bring into consideration or notice; suggest; propose: to advance reasons for a tax cut.
- : to improve; further: to advance one's interests.
- : to raise in rank; promote: The board of directors advanced him to president.
- : to raise in rate or amount; increase: to advance the price.
- : to bring forward in time; accelerate: to advance growth; to advance clocks one hour.
- : to supply beforehand; furnish on credit or before goods are delivered or work is done.
- : to furnish as part of a stock or fund.
- : to supply or pay in expectation of reimbursement: They advanced her $5000 against future royalties.
- : to schedule at a later time or date: to advance a meeting from early to late fall.
- : Informal. to do advance publicity for: to advance a rock singer's personal appearances; the most heavily advanced sports event in history.
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Last week, the Senate GOP tried to advance a relief package that was a mere fraction of what House Democrats have demanded, ringing in at just around $300 billion in new spending.
Structural reforms designed to advance political equality are also a viable legislative agenda in terms of public opinion.
That means supporting the small businesses that fuel our economy, advancing racial equity across our economic system, and creating millions of good-paying jobs.
The moves sparked hopes that a political process leading to peace could advance.
Yet progress continues apace and advances are expected in the coming months.
And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.
All the slots for arrivals and departures are allocated months in advance.
This can also be prepared a few days in advance and stored, covered, in the fridge.
We may never know the full amount that the Kochs or other outside spenders donate to advance anti-union legislation.
Admission is free, but by invitation only, and advance RSVP is required.
Done, says he, why let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing.
One adorable smile she gave him, and before he could advance to hold the door for her, she had opened it and passed out.