| 释义 |
fur·ther /ˈfɜːðə(r)/ a. | ad. | vt. | phr.
I [far 的比较级形式之一]
a.
1. 更远的，较远的
the further side of a road 路的较远的一边
2. 更多的；进一步的；另外的
Have you any further questions to ask? 你还有什么问题要问吗?
a further topic of conversation 深一层的话题
take further action 采取进一步的行动
II [far 的比较级形式之一]
ad.
1. (距离、时间上)更远地，再往前地
She can't remember further back on 1970. 她记不得1970年以前的事。
Their steps sounded further and further away. 他们的脚步声越来越远了。
You will find your father a little further on. 再往前一点你就会找到你的父亲。
2. 进一步地；在更大程度上；在更大范围内
inquire further 进一步询问
3. [用作句副词] 此外，而且
The house isn't big enough for us, and further, it's too far from the town. 这所房子对我们来说不够大，而且离城也太远。
4. 〈婉〉在地狱
III vt.
促进，推进，助长
His support furthered my career. 他的支持促进了我的事业。
further the cause of peace 促进和平事业
further one's education in graduate school 在研究生院深造
The crisis conditions furthered the spreading of rumours. 危机状况助长谣言的传播。
[< OE furthor < FORTH] phr. go further 更多地给；进一步做；进一步说 I'll give you ￡15 for it, but I can't afford to go any further. 我愿付你15英镑买它，但再多我就付不起了。He was a fine man; I'll go further, he was very courageous. 他是个好人，我还要说，他非常勇敢。see sb. further first 见 see¹
till further notice 见 notice
till further orders 见 order
◇ 注解参见 farther |