Word · Frequency #734
forward
朝前；往前
核心释义
Towards the front or in the direction one is facing.
- 1.
在某物的前面,靠近或朝向前方
At, near or towards the front of something.
- 2.
朝向某人或某物面向的方向
In the direction in which someone or something is facing.
- 3.
在期望或通常的运动或进步方向上,身体上或比喻上；向前
In the desired or usual direction of movement or progress, physically or figuratively; onwards.
- 4.
使前后处于通常的方向
So that front and back are in the usual orientation.
- 5.
按通常的顺序或次序
In the usual order or sequence.
- 6.
进入未来
Into the future.
- 7.
到较早的时间点。参见提前
To an earlier point in time. See also bring forward.
向前；前进；以后；往后；依次；按顺序；正着；正面朝前；提前
用法In use
We must look forward and plan for the future.
用法提示：这里‘forward’作为副词，表示时间上的向前，与‘look’搭配使用。
She stepped forward to accept the award.
用法提示：‘forward’作为副词，表示向前的方向，修饰动词‘stepped’。
The project is moving forward according to schedule.
用法提示：‘forward’作为副词，表示进展或前进，与‘moving’搭配。
move/step forward
表示空间上的向前移动。
Please move forward to the front of the line.
请向前移动至队伍前面。
look forward to
表示期待，后接名词或动名词。
I look forward to meeting you soon.
我期待着很快见到你。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- look forward
- 期待，盼望
- I look forward to meeting you.我期待见到你。
- move forward
- 向前移动，前进
- We need to move forward with the plan.我们需要推进这个计划。
- step forward
- 向前迈步，挺身而出
- He stepped forward to volunteer.他挺身而出自愿报名。
- go forward
- 向前走，前进
- The project will go forward as scheduled.该项目将按计划进行。
- carry forward
- 结转，推进
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把forward拆成for（向前）和ward（方向），想象自己朝着前方大步前进。
语境与语域Context & Register
通用中性语域，常用于方向指示（如向前走）、时间进展（如向前看）及抽象发展。无特定文体限制，在航海航空中另有专业含义但不影响本词性。
语法说明Grammar Note
用于动词后或句首，表示前进方向或时间上的向前。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
None of these words perfectly rhyme with 'forward' (/ˈfoːwəd/); they are listed as common -ward lookalikes. Note the different stressed vowels: 'backward' has /æ/, 'awkward' has /ɔː/, 'toward' has /ə/ (when unstressed) or /ɔː/ (when stressed on second syllable).
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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