ahead
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: In front; in advance; into the future
在前面,提前,向前
adelante, por delante
前方に、先に、前もって
앞으로, 앞에, 미리
The word 'ahead' means in front of you in space, or before you in time. 'Go ahead' means to proceed or gives permission. 'Ahead of time' means in advance. 'Straight ahead' means directly in front. 'Get ahead' means to make progress, especially in a career.
「ahead」意味着在你前面的空间,或在你之前的时间。「go ahead」意味着继续进行或给予许可。「ahead of time」意味着提前。「straight ahead」意味着正前方。「get ahead」意味着取得进展,尤其是在事业上。
La palabra «ahead» significa delante de ti en el espacio, o antes de ti en el tiempo. «Go ahead» significa proceder o da permiso. «Ahead of time» significa con anticipación. «Straight ahead» significa directamente enfrente. «Get ahead» significa progresar, especialmente en una carrera.
「ahead」は、空間的にあなたの前、または時間的にあなたより前を意味します。「go ahead」は進む、または許可を与えることを意味します。「ahead of time」は事前にという意味です。「straight ahead」はまっすぐ前を意味します。「get ahead」は特にキャリアで進歩することを意味します。
'ahead'는 공간적으로 앞에, 또는 시간적으로 앞서라는 뜻입니다. 'go ahead'는 진행하다 또는 허락을 나타냅니다. 'ahead of time'은 미리라는 뜻입니다. 'straight ahead'는 바로 앞을 뜻합니다. 'get ahead'는 특히 직업에서 발전하다라는 뜻입니다.
Examples
- Look straight ahead and you'll see the station. 往前直走你就会看到车站。Mira recto hacia adelante y verás la estación.まっすぐ前を見れば駅が見えます。바로 앞을 보면 역이 보일 겁니다.
- We need to plan ahead for the busy season. 我们需要为旺季提前计划。Necesitamos planificar con anticipación para la temporada alta.繁忙期に向けて前もって計画する必要があります。성수기에 대비해 미리 계획을 세워야 합니다.
- She's always one step ahead of everyone else. 她总是比其他人领先一步。Ella siempre va un paso por delante de todos los demás.彼女はいつも他の人より一歩先を行っています。그녀는 항상 다른 사람들보다 한 발 앞서 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From 'a-' (on, in) + 'head', originally a nautical term meaning 'at the head of the ship' or 'in front'. First recorded in the early 17th century in seafaring contexts.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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