advances

英 [əd'vaːnsɪz] 美 [əd'vaːnsɪz]

• n. 接近；主动姿态（名词advance的复数形式）
• v. 前进，进展（动词advance的第三人称单数形式）

英英释义

名词 advance:

1. a movement forward

2. a change for the better; progress in development

3. a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

4. the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

5. an amount paid before it is earned

6. increase in price or value

动词 advance:

1. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

2. bring forward for consideration or acceptance

3. increase or raise

4. contribute to the progress or growth of

5. cause to move forward

6. obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

7. develop in a positive way

8. develop further

9. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

10. pay in advance

11. move forward

12. rise in rate or price

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. Frank made the first advances towards making up his quarrel with Jack.
   弗兰克主动接近杰克希望能重新和好。
2. Men who do not make advances to women are apt to become victims who make advances to them.
   不追求女人的男人，就容易在成为接近他们的女人的牺牲品。