英语词汇“forward”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

forward

释义

adverb | adjective | verb | noun

forwardforward1 /ˈfɔrwɚd/ ●●● S2 W1 adverb

COLLOCATIONS► way forward

Negotiators are trying to find a way forward in the peace talks.

► go forward

NASA’s project cannot go forward without more money.

► moving forward

Diplomats recommended moving forward with an aid program.

► look forward

Companies must look forward (=make plans for the future) and invest in new technologies.

1 (also forwards) toward a place or position that is in front of you OPP backward: Greg leaned forward to hear what they were saying. The truck was moving forwards into the road.2toward more progress, improvement, or development: Negotiators are trying to find a way forward in the peace talks. NASA’s project cannot go forward without more money. Diplomats recommended moving forward with an aid program.3toward the future in a way that is hopeful OPP backward: Companies must look forward (=make plans for the future) and invest in new technologies.4from this/that day/time/moment etc. forward beginning on that day or at that time OPP backward: They never met again from that day forward.5in or toward the front part of a ship → see also backward and forward at backward1 (6), fast forward, look forward to at look1

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forwardforward2 ●●○ adjective

ETYMOLOGYforward²

Origin: Old English foreweard, from fore- + -ward

1[only before noun] closer to a person, place, or position that is in front of you OPP backward: Army roadblocks prevented any further forward movement. Troops were moved to a forward position on the battlefield.2forward planning/thinking/progress etc. plans, ideas, etc. that are helpful in a way that prepares you for the future: The company is suffering from a lack of forward planning.3no further forward not having made much progress, especially compared to what was expected: The talks are no further forward than they were two weeks ago.4[only before noun] at the front part of a ship, vehicle, plane, etc.: We got a forward cabin.5too confident and friendly in dealing with people you do not know very well: Kirstie did not wish to sound too forward. [Origin: Old English foreweard, from fore- + -ward] → backward

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forwardforward3 ●○○ verb

VERB TABLE

forward

Simple Form
Present	I, you, we, they	forward
	he, she, it	forwards
Past	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	forwarded
Present perfect	I, you, we, they	have forwarded
	he, she, it	has forwarded
Past perfect	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	had forwarded
Future	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	will forward
Future perfect	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	will have forwarded

Continuous Form
Present	I	am forwarding
	he, she, it	is forwarding
	you, we, they	are forwarding
Past	I, he, she, it	was forwarding
	you, we, they	were forwarding
Present perfect	I, you, we, they	have been forwarding
	he, she, it	has been forwarding
Past perfect	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	had been forwarding
Future	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	will be forwarding
Future perfect	I, you, he, she, it, we, they	will have been forwarding

1[transitive] to send a letter, message, etc. that you have received to another person: The e-mail service forwards your messages but removes the address.forward something to somebody The Post Office will be forwarding my mail to my new address. Bernie’s complaint was forwarded to the city manager.2[transitive] formal to help something to develop so that it becomes successful: This new responsibility is a good chance to forward my career.

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forwardforward4 noun [countable] 1in basketball, one of two players whose main job is to shoot the ball at the other team’s basket2an attacking player on a team in sports such as soccer

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