1. to help something develop or be successful
促進；推進；助長
The new policy aims to further economic growth in the region.
新政策旨在促進該地區的經濟增長。
She used her connections to further her career in politics.
她利用自己的人脈來推進她的政治生涯。
Further Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
further
verb
快速理解
What does "Further" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Further"?
作為動詞，further 意指推動某事的進展或發展。
- 1
促進、推進
EN: to help something to develop or be successful
翻譯: 幫助某事物發展或取得成功
- 2
增進、加深
EN: to increase or improve something, such as knowledge or understanding
翻譯: 增加或改善某事物，例如知識或理解
- 3
助長、加劇
EN: to cause a situation or condition to become more advanced or intense
翻譯: 使某種情況或狀態變得更嚴重或更激烈
小提醒：further 作動詞時是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，意思接近 advance 或 promote，不要與副詞或形容詞用法混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Further" in English）
How to pronounce "Further" in English?"Further" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Further"?How does "Further" change by context?
2. to continue or proceed with something
繼續；進行
The committee decided not to further the investigation due to lack of evidence.
委員會決定因證據不足而不再繼續調查。
We cannot further this discussion until we have more data.
在獲得更多數據之前，我們無法繼續進行這次討論。
3. to help move something forward in time or space
推動；使前進
The treaty was signed to further the cause of peace.
簽署這項條約是為了推動和平事業。
New technologies have furthered our understanding of the universe.
新技術推動了我們對宇宙的理解。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Further"?How to make natural sentences with "Further"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| further + noun | 促進、推進（某事） | The new policy aims to further economic growth. (新政策旨在促進經濟增長。) |
| further + one's + noun (e.g., career, education, interests) | 增進、發展（某人的事業、教育等） | She took the course to further her career prospects. (她修了這門課以增進她的職業前景。) |
| be furthered by + noun/gerund | 被（某事物）所推進 | The research was furthered by recent technological advances. (這項研究被最近的技術進步所推進。) |
| further + the cause/goal/aim of + noun | 推進（某項事業、目標）的發展 | The organization works to further the cause of environmental protection. (該組織致力於推進環境保護事業的發展。) |
用法說明
How is "Further" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Further"?
further doing vs further to do
- further doing 通常指「促進、推進」某個已經在進行或存在的過程、活動或目標。它強調對現有事物的推動。
- further to do 這個結構較為少見且正式，通常出現在法律、商業或非常正式的書面語中，意思是「關於...事」、「繼...之後」，用來引出一封書信或討論的主題。
- 在表達「促進某個目標」時，further 後面常接名詞（如
further our goals）或動名詞（further understanding），而極少接不定詞to do。 - 若要表達「為了進一步...」，更自然的說法是使用
in order to或to引導的副詞子句，而非further to + V。 EN: The meeting was held to further understanding between the two departments. 翻譯: 舉行這次會議是為了促進兩個部門之間的理解。
EN:Further to our telephone conversation, I am sending the contract for your review.
翻譯:關於我們之前的電話交談，現寄上合約供您審閱。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，使用 further + 名詞/動名詞 來表示「促進」；只有在非常正式的書信或文件中，才使用 Further to... 來引述前文。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Further" and similar words?How to choose "Further" vs alternatives?
further vs farther
「further」通常用於比喻性或抽象意義上的「促進、推進」，而「farther」主要用於描述物理距離上的「更遠」。
further vs advance
「further」和「advance」作動詞時都意為「推進」，但「further」更側重於促進過程或發展，而「advance」則更常指具體地向前移動或提出主張。
further vs promote
「further」和「promote」都有「促進」之意，但「promote」更常與積極的宣傳、推廣或職位晉升相關，而「further」則更中性，側重於幫助進展。
口語用法
How is "Further" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Further"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或轉述他人的話，表示「進一步說明」或「補充」。 EN: He said he'd consider my proposal and, to further that, he asked for a detailed budget. 翻譯: 他說他會考慮我的提案，並且為了進一步討論，他要求一份詳細的預算。
EN:She mentioned the main issue, and I just wanted to further that by adding some context.
翻譯:她提到了主要問題，而我只是想補充一些背景來進一步說明。
語氣強調
用於強調說話者正在推進某個論點、行動或過程，使語氣更正式或更有目的性。 EN: Let me further explain why this is so important to us. 翻譯: 讓我進一步解釋為什麼這對我們如此重要。
EN:I'd like to further argue that this approach saves time in the long run.
翻譯:我想進一步主張，從長遠來看這個方法能節省時間。
停頓填充
有時在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「再者」、「此外」。 EN: The design is elegant, and further, it's incredibly user-friendly. 翻譯: 這個設計很優雅，再者，它非常用戶友好。
EN:We need to finalize the schedule. Further, we should assign clear responsibilities.
翻譯:我們需要敲定時間表。此外，我們應該分配明確的責任。
正式書寫注意：在口語中，「further」作為動詞的用法（如「to further our goals」）較為正式且略顯書面。在日常隨意交談中，母語者更常使用更簡單的動詞，如「push forward」、「advance」或「help」，例如「to help our goals」或「to move the project forward」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Further"?What fixed phrases with "Further" should I remember?
further something
further + [noun/objective]
促進、推進（某事）
further the cause of
further + the cause of + [noun]
推進…的事業/目標
further one's interests
further + [possessive] + interests
增進自身利益
further the understanding of
further + the understanding of + [noun]
增進對…的理解
further a goal
further + a/an + [goal/aim/objective]
推進一個目標
further the process
further + the + [process/debate/discussion]
推進（某個過程、辯論、討論）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Further"?Which "Further" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to walk further to reach the mountain.
✓We need to walk farther to reach the mountain.
在談論物理距離時，應使用「farther」。「further」主要用於比喻性或抽象性的延伸，如程度、時間或討論。
×Furthermore, I would like to further explain the plan.
✓Furthermore, I would like to explain the plan in more detail.
在同一句子中連續使用「furthermore」和「further」會顯得冗贅。應改用其他表達方式，如「in more detail」或「more thoroughly」。
×For further information, please to contact our office.
✓For further information, please contact our office.
「further」在此作為形容詞修飾「information」，意思是「更多的、進一步的」。其後應直接接動詞原形（please contact），不應加「to」。
×The meeting will be furthered after lunch.
✓The meeting will be continued after lunch.
「further」作動詞時，意思是「促進、推進（某事發展）」，而非「繼續（某個活動）」。表示會議、談話等活動的「繼續」應使用「continue」或「resume」。
×He refused further to cooperate with us.
✓He refused to cooperate further with us.
當「further」作為副詞修飾動詞時，其位置通常緊接在動詞之後（或動詞片語之中），而非放在不定詞「to」之前。更自然的語序是「to cooperate further」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Further"?What are tense/participle forms of "Further"?
furthers(3rd_singular)furthering(present_participle)furthered(past)furthered(past_participle)