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Word family  noun progress progression progressive adjective progressive verb progress adverb progressively

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pro·gress1 /ˈprəʊɡres $ ˈprɑː-/ ●●● S2 W2 noun [uncountable]  1  PROGRESSthe process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something 进步；进展progress of The police are disappointed by the slow progress of the investigation. 警方对调查进度缓慢感到失望。progress in There has been significant progress in controlling heart disease. 在控制心脏病方面取得了很大的进展。progress towards We are making steady progress towards a peaceful settlement. 我们正逐步达成和平协议。progress on Little progress has been made on human rights issues. 在人权问题上没有什么进步。2  slow or steady movement somewhere 〔向某地的〕缓慢行进；稳步前进 We made good progress despite the snow. 尽管下雪，我们的行程还是很顺利。progress through They watched the ship’s slow progress through the heavy seas. 他们看着那艘船在波涛汹涌的海面上缓慢前行。3  SSPROGRESSchange which is thought to lead to a better society, because of developments in science or fairer methods of social organization 〔社会的〕进步 Mankind is destroying the planet, all in the name of progress (=because people want progress). 假借发展的名义，人类正在毁灭地球。 Under communism, nothing was allowed to get in the way of the great march of progress. 在共产主义制度下，一切阻挡进步洪流的事都是不允许的。4  in progress formalHAPPEN happening now, and not yet finished 在进行中 A lecture was in progress in the main hall. 主厅正在进行一场讲座。work/research in progress They looked in periodically to check the work in progress. 他们时不时地朝里张望，以查看正在进行的工作。5 GRAMMAR 语法• Progress is an uncountable noun. Do not say ‘a progress’ or ‘progresses’. progress 是不可数名词。 不要说 a progress 或 progressesShe is making good progress (NOT不说 a good progress).她正在取得显著进步。n GRAMMAR: Countable or uncountable?• Progress is an uncountable noun: She is making good progress. 她正在取得显著进步。 ✗Don’t say: She is making a good progress. • Progress is not used with ‘a’. COLLOCATIONSverbsmake progress 取得进步The country has made significant economic progress. 该国经济取得了很大的进步。hinder somebody’s progress (=make it slower) 阻碍某人的进步Language problems might hinder a child’s progress at school. 语言问题可能会妨碍儿童的学习进步。achieve progress 取得进步The talks ended with no real progress having been achieved. 谈判结束了,未能取得实质性的进展。check (on) somebody’s progress 检查某人的进步情况A social worker calls regularly to check on the children’s progress. 一名社会工作者经常打电话来查看孩子们的进步情况。follow/monitor/chart somebody’s progress (=keep checking it) 关注/监测/记录某人的进展nThroughout the night, doctors charted his progress.nassess/evaluate/review somebody’s progressWe appraise the work and evaluate each student’s individual progress.adjectivesslow 慢的The task remains difficult and progress has been slow. 任务依然艰难,进展十分缓慢。steady 稳定的Steady progress has been made towards our objectives. 我们已经朝着目标取得了稳步进展。good 良好的He is out of hospital and making good progress. 他出院了,正在迅速恢复健康。nrapidThe investigation is making rapid progress.significant/real progress 重大的/实质性的进展Significant progress has been made in reducing nuclear weapons. 在削减核武器方面已取得了重大进展。great progress 巨大的进展n Scientists have made great progress in the last four years.substantial/considerable progress 显著的/很大的进步n2007 was a year of substantial progress for the company.satisfactory progress 令人满意的进展nThe two students who fell behind are now making satisfactory progress. THESAURUSprogress noun [uncountable] /ˈprəʊɡres $ ˈprɑː-/ the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something 进步,进展a test of the students’ progress 对学生学习进度的一次测验We have made good progress towards meeting our objectives. 我们向着实现目标的方向取得了很大的进展。advance noun [countable usually plural] /ədˈvɑːns $ ədˈvæns/ a discovery, invention, or change that brings progress 进展,发展the technological advances of the twentieth century 20 世纪的科技进步nadvances in scientific knowledgenIn recent years there have been enormous economic and social advances.breakthrough noun [countable] /ˈbreɪkθruː/ an important discovery or achievement that makes progress possible, especially one that happens suddenly after a long period of trying 突破,重大进展nScientists have described the discovery as a major breakthrough.The breakthrough in the investigation came when police found a stolen car. 警方找到一辆被盗汽车,调查有了突破。make headway to make progress towards achieving something – used especially when it is difficult to make progress 取得进展〔尤在较难取得进展时〕 After several months of discussion, the committee had made little headway. 经过几个月的讨论,委员会几乎没取得什么进展。no progress 没有进步stalemate/deadlock /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ [countable, uncountable] a situation in which no further progress can be made because two groups or organizations cannot find a way to end a disagreement 僵局,困境The negotiations ended in deadlock. 谈判陷入了僵局。At that point the strike appeared to have reached a stalemate. 在那个阶段,罢工似乎陷入了僵局。nthe year-long political deadlock between the two parties impasse /æmˈpɑːs $ ˈɪmpæs/ [singular] formal a situation in which progress has stopped completely, especially because people cannot agree on what to do next 僵局,绝境The continuing impasse over the budget. 预算案的持续僵局nThe situation seemed to have reached an impasse.grind to a halt to slowly stop making any progress 慢慢陷入停顿The economy seems to be grinding to a halt. 经济似乎逐渐停滞不前。nIt was clear that the peace talks had ground to a halt.

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progress• Progress in technology has changed people's lives dramatically.• a progress report• Any progress in cancer research may help to save lives.• In fact, the scientists were making considerable progress.• I would then return to a classroom where a historically rich conversation was in progress.• Yes, we've made progress. But there's so much more to do.• The older generation is simply afraid of progress.• Bad weather has prevented progress on retrieving the plane from the sea.• Having made real progress in establishing democratic governments and free markets, they seek to professionalize their military establishments.• The new national tests are intended to keep a closer check on children's progress.• I agree wholeheartedly that parents need to be informed of their children's progress.• We are very pleased with your son's progress at school.• Spencer insisted that free enterprise was the key to social progress.• Despite all the adversity, when the first report card came out, Casey had actually made some progress.• The two sides are making some progress toward a compromise.• We are making steady progress towards equal status for men and women.• Can anyone identify the driving forces behind such progress?• It is assumed that technical progress is purely labour-augmenting.• Technological progress has allowed people to build immensely tall skyscrapers.• We must ensure that they receive ample opportunities to improve their skills and monitor their progress.made good progress• Dawn made good progress, and was soon able to stand up.• We have made good progress on education.• Sasbach was no exception and I made good progress with Pascal's Pensées.• In her flat and comfortable lace-up shoes, she made good progress on her daily outing.• After that they made better progress and managed to slip undetected out into the emptiness.• They made good progress and some were soon scaling the dominating ridge leading to Chunuk Bair.• Initially, partly sheltered by the great landmass of North Uist, we made good progress southwards.• We made good progress, and by mid-afternoon another line was complete.pro·gress2 /prəˈɡres/ ●●○ verb  1  PROGRESS[intransitive] to improve, develop, or achieve things so that you are then at a more advanced stage 进步；进展 OPP regress I asked the nurse how my son was progressing. 我询问护士我儿子身体恢复得如何。progress to She started with a cleaning job, and progressed to running the company. 她从清洁工做起，一路晋升到公司的管理层。progress towards We must progress towards full integration of Catholic and Protestant pupils in Ireland. 我们必须争取使爱尔兰的天主教和新教小学生完全融合在一起。progress beyond Last year the team didn’t progress beyond the opening round. 去年该队首轮即遭淘汰。2  [intransitive, transitive] if an activity such as work or a project progresses, or you progress it, it continues （使）〔工作或计划〕继续，进展 Work on the ship progressed quickly. 轮船的建造进展迅速。 We’re hoping to progress the Lane project more quickly next week. 我们希望下星期可以更快地推进莱恩计划。3  [intransitive] if time or an event progresses, time passes 〔时间〕逐渐过去；〔活动〕继续 As the meeting progressed, Nina grew more and more bored. 会议继续着，尼娜越来越不耐烦。 Time is progressing, so I’ll be brief. 时间在一点点过去，我长话短说吧。4  [intransitive]PROGRESS to move forward 前进 Our taxi seemed to be progressing very slowly. 我们的出租车似乎开得非常慢。→ See Verb table

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progress• Leaving a glowing trail over one thousand kilometers long, it broke into several large pieces as it progressed.• So far the building work has progressed according to plan.• The work is progressing ahead of schedule and should be completed within three weeks, she said.• As the year progressed and the managers interpersonal judgment improved, we sAw how they gained self-confidence.• Science progresses by learning which similarities are the key to which sequences.• As the war progressed, it became increasingly difficult to buy fresh food.• As the meeting progressed Jack became more and more bored.• Repair work has progressed more quickly than expected.• And her swimming is progressing rapidly, too.• Both of the men progressed slowly up the stairs.• My method throughout was to begin faintly, after which I progressed to more definite drawing in a suitable colour or tone.• Bob was a very good football coach, and the team progressed very well.• And people rarely progress without setbacks.progress beyond• An unmusical person will be unable to progress beyond a certain point, nomatterhow many piano lessons he has.• Unfortunately, the prospects for progress beyond an apparent willingness to agree to share responsibility for Hebron are extremely poor.• She must face that possibility, and take her chance, if their relationship was to progress beyond its present stage.• To progress beyond small simple systems requires the writing of what amounts to a customized data-base system.• The majority of people never progress beyond the householder stage.• Most never really progress beyond the photo opportunity stage of involvement.• Now for the first time the ferret can progress beyond the rabbit and get at its head.• Despite heroic efforts by the scientists, these virgin-born turkeys rarely progressed beyond the stage of simple embryos.From Longman Business Dictionaryprogresspro‧gress1 /prəˈgres/ verb [intransitive]1to develop over a period of time, becoming better or more completeThe joint venture is progressing faster than expected.progress toWe haven’t yet progressed to the negotiating table with any US companies.2if a situation progresses, it continues to happenAs the afternoon progressed, prices nosed upward in light trading.→ See Verb tableprogresspro‧gress2 /ˈprəʊgresˈprɑː-/ noun [uncountable]1the process of improving something, or getting closer to finishing itThe company has made significant financial progress this year.We’re pleased with the progress of the capital-raising effort.progress toward(s)There has been little progress toward an agreement.He e-mails aprogress report back to head office each month.2in progress if a plan, project etc is in progress, it has started but is not finished yetThere are only faint signs that an economic recovery is in progress.Gaston & Snow claims about $37 million in accounts receivable andwork in progress.Origin progress1 (1400-1500) Latin past participle of progredi “to go forward”

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pro‧gress¹ S2 W2 /ˈprəʊɡres $ ˈprɑː-/ noun [uncountable]1. the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something
    progress of
    The police are disappointed by the slow progress of the investigation.
    progress in
    There has been significant progress in controlling heart disease.
    progress towards
    We are making steady progress towards a peaceful settlement.
    progress on
    Little progress has been made on human rights issues.
2. slow or steady movement somewhere:
    We made good progress despite the snow.
    progress through
    They watched the ship’s slow progress through the heavy seas.
3. change which is thought to lead to a better society, because of developments in science or fairer methods of social organization:
    Mankind is destroying the planet, all in the name of progress (=because people want progress).
    Under communism, nothing was allowed to get in the way of the great march of progress.
4. in progress formal happening now, and not yet finished:
    A lecture was in progress in the main hall.
    work/research in progress
    They looked in periodically to check the work in progress.
     
GRAMMAR
  Progress.is an uncountable noun. Do not say 'a progress’ or 'progresses’:
  ▪ She is making good progress (NOT a good progress).
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ make progress The country has made significant economic progress.
   ▪ hinder sb’s progress (=make it slower) Language problems might hinder a child’s progress at school.
   ▪ achieve progress The talks ended with no real progress having been achieved.
   ▪ check (on) sb’s progress A social worker calls regularly to check on the children’s progress.
   ▪ follow/monitor/chart sb’s progress (=keep checking it) Throughout the night, doctors charted his progress.
   ▪ assess/evaluate/review sb’s progress We appraise the work and evaluate each student’s individual progress.
■ adjectives
   ▪ slow The task remains difficult and progress has been slow.
   ▪ steady Steady progress has been made towards our objectives.
   ▪ good He is out of hospital and making good progress.
   ▪ rapid The investigation is making rapid progress.
   ▪ significant/real progress Significant progress has been made in reducing nuclear weapons.
   ▪ great progress Scientists have made great progress in the last four years.
   ▪ substantial/considerable progress 2007 was a year of substantial progress for the company.
   ▪ satisfactory progress The two students who fell behind are now making satisfactory progress.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ progress noun [uncountable] /ˈprəʊɡres $ ˈprɑː-/ the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something: a test of the students' progress. | We have made good progress towards meeting our objectives.
   ▪ advance noun [countable usually plural] /ədˈvɑːns $ ədˈvæns/ a discovery, invention, or change that brings progress: the technological advances of the twentieth century | advances in scientific knowledge | In recent years there have been enormous economic and social advances.
   ▪ breakthrough noun [countable] /ˈbreɪkθruː/ an important discovery or achievement that makes progress possible, especially one that happens suddenly after a long period of trying: Scientists have described the discovery as a major breakthrough. | The breakthrough in the investigation came when police found a stolen car.
   ▪ make headway to make progress towards achieving something – used especially when it is difficult to make progress: After several months of discussion, the committee had made little headway.
■ no progress
   ▪ stalemate/deadlock /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ [uncountable and countable] a situation in which no further progress can be made because two groups or organizations cannot find a way to end a disagreement: The negotiations ended in deadlock. | At that point the strike appeared to have reached a stalemate. | the year-long political deadlock between the two parties
   ▪ impasse /æmˈpɑːs $ ˈɪmpæs/ [singular] formal a situation in which progress has stopped completely, especially because people cannot agree on what to do next: The continuing impasse over the budget. | The situation seemed to have reached an impasse.
   ▪ grind to a halt to slowly stop making any progress: The economy seems to be grinding to a halt. | It was clear that the peace talks had ground to a halt.

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pro‧gress² /prəˈɡres/ verb1. [intransitive] to improve, develop, or achieve things so that you are then at a more advanced stage
   OPP  regress:
    I asked the nurse how my son was progressing.
    progress to
    She started with a cleaning job, and progressed to running the company.
    progress towards
    We must progress towards full integration of Catholic and Protestant pupils in Ireland.
    progress beyond
    Last year the team didn’t progress beyond the opening round.
2. [intransitive and transitive] if an activity such as work or a project progresses, or you progress it, it continues:
    Work on the ship progressed quickly.
    We’re hoping to progress the Lane project more quickly next week.
3. [intransitive] if time or an event progresses, time passes:
    As the meeting progressed, Nina grew more and more bored.
    Time is progressing, so I’ll be brief.
4. [intransitive] to move forward:
    Our taxi seemed to be progressing very slowly.