单词 | advanced |
释义 | advancedadvanced /ədˈvænst/ ●●● S3 W2 adjective 1using the most recent ideas, equipment, and methods: China now produces much of the world’s advanced technology. The base is protected by a highly advanced missile system.an advanced country/nation (=a country or nation that has a lot of technology and industry) Advanced nations use far more energy than the developing world.THESAURUSsophisticated – advanced, well designed, and often complicated: Cell phones are now so sophisticated that you can use them for video calls.modern – made or done using recent methods: Modern medicine can now prevent many diseases that were once common.high-tech – using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers: High-tech exercise bikes have video screens that help make you feel you’re exercising outdoors.state-of-the-art – using the newest methods, materials, or knowledge: The studio has state-of-the-art digital recording equipment.cutting-edge – using the newest design, or the most advanced way of doing something: The Harvard Medical School is a world leader in cutting-edge medical research.2studying or dealing with a school subject at a difficult level: The textbook is for advanced learners of English. I’m taking advanced physics next semester.3having reached a late point in time or development: In the advanced stages of the disease, patients often lose the ability to walk.4used to talk about the age of someone who is old: somebody’s advanced age/years Despite his advanced years, he often traveled abroad alone. Most of the members are fairly advanced in years. |
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