1、advance
(常指为攻击而)前进,推进
Reports from Chad suggest that rebel forces are advancing on the capital.
来自乍得的报告显示叛军正向首都推进。
The water is advancing at a rate of 5cm a day.
水位正以每天5厘米的速度上升。
(尤指知识)发展,进步
Medical technology has advanced considerably.
医学技术突飞猛进。
Japan has advanced from a rural, feudal society to an urban, industrial power.
日本已从封建农业社会发展成一个城市化工业强国。
贷给;预付;预支
I advanced him some money, which he would repay on our way home.
我先借给他一些钱,在我们回家的路上他会还给我的。
The bank advanced 1.2 billion dollars to help the country with debt repayments.
银行预支12亿美元帮助该国偿还债务。
2、highlight
使突出;强调;使注意
Last year Collins wrote a moving ballad which highlighted the plight of the homeless.
去年,柯林斯写了一首动人的抒情歌曲,突出描绘了无家可归者的苦境。
Once again, the 'Free Press' prefers not to highlight these facts.
“自由新闻”组织再次故意不去突出强调这些事实。
(用荧光笔)标出;(在计算机屏幕上)突出显示
Highlight the chosen area by clicking and holding down the left mouse button.
点击并摁住鼠标左键将所选区域高亮显示。
the relevant maps with the route highlighted in yellow.
用黄色荧光笔标出路线的相关地图