adopt

采取，采用

 

①【例】We have adopted measures to avoid similar mistakes in future.

我们已采取措施避免在将来产生类似错误。

 

②使用adopt的动名词。

【例】The store is very well run. I think we should consider adopting some of their methods.

那家商店管理得很好。我认为我们应当采用他们的有些方法。

 

adoption

使用，采取

 

【例】The adoption of new production methods makes it possible to lower the cost.

采用新的生产方法可以降低生产成本。

 

advance

【1】提前

 

【例】Your office asked us to advance shipment of the first lot to April.

你公司曾要求我们将第一批货物的装运期提前至4月。

 

【2】提高（价格等）

 

【例】The world market for electrical fans has been advanced lately to such an extent that we have to adjust our prices.

最近电扇的国际市场价格已上涨甚多，以致我方不得不调整我们的价格。

 

【3】预付，垫付

 

【例】Besides, we have to advance a large sum to our subcontractors for the manufacture of the accessories.

此外，为制造附件我们还必须垫付大量款项给分包商。

 

【4】提出（意见、建议等）

 

【例】You may be sure whatever comments or opinions you are going to advance will receive our immediate and careful attention.

请相信，你们提出的任何建议或意见，我们都将予以迅速而认真的考虑。

 

【5】（价格）上涨，提高

 

【例】We are informed that the price of rubber goods is advancing in that district.

我们获悉，那一地区的橡胶制品的价格正在上涨。

 

【6】预先的，仅可用作定语。

 

【例】The enclosed copy of the invoice will give you advance information of the consignment.

随函附上的发票副本可在事前让你们了解这批货物的情况。

 

【7】 前进，（价格等）提高，常用单数。

 

【例】Owing to the sharp advance [rise, increase] in world market prices, we have to adjust our selling prices to the new situation.

由于国际市场价格猛涨，我们不得不根据新情况调整售价。

 

【8】预付款

 

【例】We require you to pay an advance of 50% of the price before supplying your order.

在供货之前，我们要求你们先付50%的货款。

 

【9】in advance (of) 事前，预先

 

【例】It is not difficult for us to book the necessary shipping space in advance.

我们预订所需要的舱位没有困难。