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单词 forward
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forward

adverb
 
/ˈfɔːwəd/
/ˈfɔːrwərd/
For the special uses of forward in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example look forward to something is in the phrasal verb section at look.Idioms
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  1.  
    (also forwards especially in British English)
    towards a place or position that is in front
    • She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.
    • He took two steps forwards.
    • They ran forward to welcome her.
    • The procession slowly moved forward.
    • Turn your wrists so that your palms face forward.
    • He stands by the fire, rocking backward and forward.
    opposite back, backwards
  2.  
    (also forwards especially in British English)
    towards the future; ahead in time
    • Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches.
    • The next scene takes the story forwards five years.
    • The series moves back and forward through time.
    • (old use) from this day forward
    see also flash-forward
  3.  
     towards a good result
    • We consider this agreement to be an important step forward.
    • Cutting our costs is the only way forward.
    • We are not getting any further forward with the discussion.
    • The project will go forward (= continue) as planned.
    • The 21st century has seen trade between the two countries leap forward.
    opposite backwards
  4. earlier; sooner
    • It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks.
  5. (specialist) in or towards the front part of a ship or plane
    • forward of something The main cabin is situated forward of (= in front of) the mast.
    Topics Transport by waterc1
    6. Word OriginOld English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see forth, -ward).
Idioms
backward(s) and forward(s)
  1. from one place or position to another and back again many times
    • She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair.
    • The film skips backwards and forwards through time.
going/moving forward
  1. (formal or business) in the future, starting from now
    • We have a very solid financial position going forward.
    • The strategy going forward is still undecided.
    • Moving forward, we need to have a real plan.
put your best foot forward
  1. to make a great effort to do something, especially if it is difficult or you are feeling tired
put the clocks forward/back (British English)
(North American English set/move the clocks ahead/back)
  1. to change the time shown by clocks, usually by one hour, when the time changes officially, for example at the beginning and end of summer
    • Remember to put your clocks back tonight.

forward

adjective
 
/ˈfɔːwəd/
/ˈfɔːrwərd/
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  1.  
     [only before noun] directed or moving towards the front
    • The door opened, blocking his forward movement.
    • a forward pass (= in a sports game)
  2. [only before noun] (specialist) located in front, especially on a ship, plane or other vehicle
    • the forward cabins
    • A bolt may have fallen off the plane's forward door.
  3. relating to the future
    • the forward movement of history
    • A little forward planning at the outset can save you a lot of expense.
    • The plans are still no further forward than they were last month.
    see also fashion-forward
  4. behaving towards somebody in a manner that is too confident or too informal
    • I hope you don't think I'm being too forward.
    Topics Personal qualitiesc2
    5. compare backward
    Word OriginOld English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see forth, -ward).

forward

verb
/ˈfɔːwəd/
/ˈfɔːrwərd/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they forward
/ˈfɔːwəd/
/ˈfɔːrwərd/
he / she / it forwards
/ˈfɔːwədz/
/ˈfɔːrwərdz/
past simple forwarded
/ˈfɔːwədɪd/
/ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past participle forwarded
/ˈfɔːwədɪd/
/ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
-ing form forwarding
/ˈfɔːwədɪŋ/
/ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ/
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  1. (formal) to send or pass goods or information to somebody
    • forward something to somebody We will be forwarding our new catalogue to you next week.
    • forward somebody something We will be forwarding you our new catalogue next week.
    • I’m forwarding you this email that I had from Jeff.
    • forward something to forward a request/complaint/proposal
    Wordfinder
    • address
    • attachment
    • compose
    • draft
    • email
    • emoticon
    • forward
    • inbox
    • message
    • re
    Topics Phones, email and the internetc1
  2. to send a letter, etc. received at the address a person used to live at to their new address synonym send on
    • forward something (to somebody) Could you forward any mail to us in New York?
    • forward (something) I put ‘please forward’ on the envelope.
  3. forward something (formal) to help to improve or develop something synonym further
    • He saw the assignment as a way to forward his career.
    • She uses various devices to forward the plot.
    • They have done a great deal to forward the cause of world peace.
    see also fast-forward
    4. Word OriginOld English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see forth, -ward).

forward

noun
/ˈfɔːwəd/
/ˈfɔːrwərd/
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  1. an attacking player whose position is near the front of a team in some sports compare back see also centre forward, full forward, loose forwardTopics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryForward is used after these nouns:
    • rugby
    See full entry
    Word OriginOld English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see forth, -ward).
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