advance² v 1 [I,T] if scientific knowledge advances, or if it is advanced, it develops and improves 取得进展; 改进: research to advance our understanding of genetics 使我们进一步了解遗传学的研究工作 2 [I] to move forward to a new position 前进; 推进: + on Viet Cong forces were advancing on Saigon. 越共军队在往西贡推进。 3 [T] to suggest a plan or idea so that people can consider it 提出〔建议、看法〕: new proposals advanced by the Spanish delegation 西班牙代表团提出的新建议