for·ward
adverb/ˈfɔːwəd/
/ˈfɔːrwərd/
For the special uses of forward in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example look forward to something is in the phrasal verb section at look.Idioms - (also forwards especially in British English)towards a place or position that is in front
向前 - She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.
她倾身向前，吻了他的面颊。 - He took two steps forwards.
他向前走了两步。 - They ran forward to welcome her.
他们跑向前去欢迎她。 - The procession slowly moved forward.
队伍缓缓前行。 - Turn your wrists so that your palms face forward.
转动手腕，使手掌朝前。 - He stands by the fire, rocking backward and forward.
他站在火边，前后摇晃着。
- She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.
- (also forwards especially in British English)towards the future; ahead in time
向将来；往后 - Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches.
展望未来，我们希望拓展几家海外分公司的业务。 - The next scene takes the story forwards five years.
下一个场面是描述故事中五年后的情况。 - The series moves back and forward through time.
该系列随着时间的推移来回移动。 - (old use) from this day forward
从今天起
- Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches.
- towards a good result
进展；前进 - We consider this agreement to be an important step forward.
我们认为，这项协定是向前迈出了重要的一步。 - Cutting our costs is the only way forward.
降低成本是我们发展的唯一途径。 - We are not getting any further forward with the discussion.
我们的讨论没有取得任何进展。 - The project will go forward (= continue) as planned.
这个项目将按计划继续进行。 - The 21st century has seen trade between the two countries leap forward.
进入21世纪，两国贸易实现跨越式发展。
- We consider this agreement to be an important step forward.
- earlier; sooner
提前 - It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks.
已决定把会议提前两周。
- It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks.
- (specialist) in or towards the front part of a ship or plane
在（或向）船头；在（或向）机首 - forward of something The main cabin is situated forward of (= in front of) the mast.
主舱在桅杆的前面。
- forward of something The main cabin is situated forward of (= in front of) the mast.
Word OriginOld English forweard (in the sense ‘towards the future’, as in from this day forward), variant of forthweard (see forth, -ward).
Idioms
backward(s) and forward(s)
- from one place or position to another and back again many times
来来回回 - She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair.
她坐在摇椅上前后摇晃着。 - The film skips backwards and forwards through time.
影片随着时间的推移来回跳跃。
- She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair.
going/moving forward
- (formal or business) in the future, starting from now
将来；以后；从现在起 - We have a very solid financial position going forward.
今后我们会有非常稳健的财务状况。 - The strategy going forward is still undecided.
未来的策略尚未确定。 - Moving forward, we need to have a real plan.
展望未来，我们需要有一个真正的计划。
- We have a very solid financial position going forward.
put your best foot forward
- to make a great effort to do something, especially if it is difficult or you are feeling tired
竭尽全力；全力以赴
put the clocks forward/back (British English)
(North American English set/move the clocks ahead/back)
- to change the time shown by clocks, usually by one hour, when the time changes officially, for example at the beginning and end of summer
（夏时制开始和结束时）把时钟拨快／拨回（一般为一个小时） - Remember to put your clocks back tonight.
记住今天晚上把钟拨回（一小时）。
- Remember to put your clocks back tonight.