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1 advance
adj. avancerad; framtill--------n. frammarsch; framsteg; förskott; befordran--------v. avancera; gå framåt; flytta framåt; skynda; ge förskott* * *1. verb1) (to move forward: The army advanced towards the town; Our plans are advancing well; He married the boss's daughter to advance (= improve) his chances of promotion.) avancera, främja2) (to supply (someone) with (money) on credit: The bank will advance you $500.) förskottera, låna2. noun1) (moving forward or progressing: We've halted the enemy's advance; Great advances in medicine have been made in this century.) framryckning, framsteg2) (a payment made before the normal time: Can I have an advance on my salary?) förskott3) ((usually in plural) an attempt at (especially sexual) seduction.) närmande3. adjective1) (made etc before the necessary or agreed time: an advance payment.) förskotts-2) (made beforehand: an advance booking.) förhands-3) (sent ahead of the main group or force: the advance guard.) för[]•- advanced- in advance -
2 breakthrough
n. genombrott; genomträngning* * *noun (a sudden solution of a problem leading to further advances, especially in science.) genombrott
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