ahead

副词 adv.

英文释义

副词 adv.
  1. At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving. not-comparable
    — The island was directly ahead.
  2. So as to be further advanced, either spatially or in an abstract sense; to be superior. not-comparable
    — He finished two laps ahead of me.
  3. In or for the future. not-comparable
    — There may be tough times ahead.
  4. To a later time. not-comparable
    — Set the clock ahead an hour.
  5. At an earlier time; beforehand; in advance. not-comparable
    — He paid his rent ahead.
  6. To an earlier time. not-comparable
    — Push the deadline ahead a day, from the 21st to the 20th.

词源

From a- + head. Perhaps originally a nautical term, beyond the head (of a ship), then drifting into more general English usage where it is used to describe something as being in front of.
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