词汇 | advanced |
释义 | advanced in yearsOf an older age. Though my grandpa loves to read, he is rather advanced in years and has a hard time making out small print anymore. advance (up)on (something or some place)To move forward or maneuver toward a location or goal, such as in a military offensive or a similarly coordinated march or effort. The army advanced upon the enemy capital. After gathering at city hall, the protesters advanced on the senator's office. advance (something) to (one)To pay one ahead of schedule. Maria's boss advanced next week's paycheck to her so that she could pay her car repair bill. advance toward (something or some place)To move forward or maneuver toward a location or goal The army advanced toward the enemy capital. I crossed the street to avoid the strange man advancing toward me. advance the ballIn sports such as basketball and football, to move the ball closer to the goal (i.e. the basket or end zone). They were unable to advance the ball on fourth down, so their opponent took possession. up in yearsand advanced in years; along in years; on in yearsFig. old; elderly. My uncle is up in years and can't hear too well. Many people lose their hearing somewhat when they are along in years. |
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