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advances

/ədˈvænsɪz/ /ædˈvænsɪz/

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noun

进步，进展

A forward move; improvement or progression.

Examples :

"an advance in health or knowledge"

健康或知识方面的进步

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noun

预付款，垫款

An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.

Examples :

"My mom needed to pay for a plumber urgently, so she requested salary advances from her company to cover the cost. "

我妈急需付水管工的费用，所以她向公司申请了工资预支款来支付这笔费用。

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noun

上涨，涨价

An addition to the price; rise in price or value.

Examples :

"an advance on the prime cost of goods"

商品成本价格的上涨

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noun

性挑逗，求爱，勾引

(in the plural) An opening approach or overture, especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

Examples :

"His advances toward Sarah at the school dance were unwelcome and made her uncomfortable. "

他在学校舞会上对萨拉的性挑逗让萨拉感到不舒服，而且不受欢迎。

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verb

促进，推进，提升。

To promote or advantage.

Examples :

""The company advances employees who demonstrate leadership skills and dedication." "

公司会提拔那些展现出领导能力和奉献精神的员工。

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verb

前进，推进。

To move forward in space or time.

Examples :

"As the clock advances, it gets closer to lunchtime. "

随着时钟向前走，就越来越接近午饭时间了。

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verb

提高，提升。

To raise, be raised.

Examples :

"The company advances employees based on their performance. "

公司根据员工的表现提升员工的职位。

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