press ahead

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To continue moving forward despite obstacles

继续前进、推进
Seguir adelante; continuar a pesar de todo
困難にもかかわらず前進する
장애에도 불구하고 밀고 나가다

To persist with plans or travel.

尽管有障碍也要继续计划或前进。表示不放弃、坚持前行的决心。
Persistir con planes o viajes a pesar de los obstáculos. Expresa determinación de no rendirse.
障害があっても計画や移動を続けること。諦めずに進む決意を表す。
계획이나 여정을 끈기 있게 밀고 나가다.
Base verb: press
Particle: ahead
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. We pressed ahead despite the rain.
    尽管下雨我们还是继续前进
    Seguimos adelante a pesar de la lluvia
    雨にもかかわらず前進した
    비에도 불구하고 계속 전진했다.
  2. They pressed ahead with the project.
    他们继续推进项目
    Siguieron adelante con el proyecto
    彼らはプロジェクトを推し進めた
    그들은 프로젝트를 밀고 나갔다.
  3. Press ahead, we're nearly there.
    继续前进,快到了
    Seguid adelante, ya casi llegamos
    進み続けて、もうすぐだ
    계속 나아가, 거의 다 왔어.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: persistence, travel

Tone: determined

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  • Press ahead
    继续前进
    Seguid adelante
    前進し続けて
    밀고 나가다

Origin & History

From pressing forward.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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