1. to move forward or advance
前進，行進
The traffic is progressing slowly through the city.
車流正緩慢地穿過城市前進。
The line of people progressed towards the entrance.
人群的隊伍朝著入口處前進。
Progress Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
progress
verb
快速理解
What does "Progress" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Progress"?
「progress」作動詞時，主要指事物向前發展或時間向前推移的過程。
- 1
向前發展
EN: to develop or move forward towards a goal
翻譯: 朝著目標發展或前進。
- 2
時間推移
EN: to move forward in time
翻譯: 時間向前推移、度過。
- 3
取得進展
EN: to make steady improvement or advancement
翻譯: 取得穩定的進步或進展。
- 4
進行中
EN: to continue or proceed
翻譯: 持續進行、開展。
小提醒：注意「progress」作動詞時，重音在第二音節 /prəˈɡres/，與名詞的重音在第一音節 /ˈprɑː.ɡres/ 不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Progress" in English）
How to pronounce "Progress" in English?"Progress" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Progress" from YouTube Videos
When is the Right Time to Apply to Y Combinator? - Jared Friedman
Y Combinator
“it just means you should make some more progress and then reapply again. the more progress we make, the more likely we are to fund you.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Progress"?How does "Progress" change by context?
2. to develop or improve over time
進展，進步
Her language skills have progressed rapidly this year.
她的語言能力今年進步神速。
The project is progressing according to schedule.
該專案正按照時程進展。
Medical research continues to progress.
醫學研究持續取得進展。
3. to move on to the next stage or part
進入下一階段，繼續進行
After the introduction, the meeting progressed to the main agenda.
介紹完畢後，會議進入主要議程。
The disease had progressed to an advanced stage.
疾病已發展到晚期。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Progress"?How to make natural sentences with "Progress"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| progress + adverb (e.g., quickly, slowly) | 以某種速度/方式進展 | The project is progressing smoothly. (專案進展順利。) |
| progress + preposition (e.g., to, from, through) | 進展到/從/通過某個階段 | The disease had progressed to an advanced stage. (疾病已進展到晚期。) |
| progress + from + A + to + B | 從A進展到B | The technology has progressed from simple tools to complex AI. (這項技術已從簡單工具進展到複雜的人工智慧。) |
| progress + in/with + noun | 在某方面/某事上取得進展 | She is progressing well with her studies. (她在學業上進展良好。) |
| progress + towards/toward + goal | 朝著目標前進 | We are progressing towards our fundraising target. (我們正朝著募款目標前進。) |
| progress + as planned/expected | 按計畫/預期進展 | Construction is progressing as planned. (工程正按計畫進行。) |
| make progress | 取得進展 | He is making good progress in learning the language. (他在語言學習上取得了良好進展。) |
用法說明
How is "Progress" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Progress"?
progress in + V-ing vs progress to + V
- progress in + V-ing 強調在「某個活動或過程」中取得進展。介系詞
in後常接動名詞（V-ing），表示進展發生的領域或範圍。 - progress to + V 強調進展到「下一個階段或動作」。介系詞
to後接原形動詞（V），表示向前邁進的目標或結果。 - 有時 progress to 後面也可接名詞，表示進展到某個狀態或位置（如
progress to the next stage）。
對比例句： EN: She is progressing in mastering the new software. 翻譯: 她在掌握新軟體方面正取得進展。
EN:After the basics, students will progress to write complex reports.
翻譯:掌握基礎後，學生將進展到撰寫複雜的報告。
總結建議
一般來說，progress in 用於描述在某個持續性領域內的進步，而 progress to 則用於描述向前邁進到下一個階段或目標。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Progress" and similar words?How to choose "Progress" vs alternatives?
progress vs advance
progress 強調過程中的持續發展或改善，advance 則更強調向前移動或促進某事的發展。
progress vs proceed
progress 強調發展的狀態與改善，proceed 強調按照程序或計畫開始或繼續進行。
progress vs develop
progress 指在過程中向前推進或改善，develop 指使某物成長、演變或變得更加複雜或完整。
口語用法
How is "Progress" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Progress"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人對某件事進展的看法或評價。 EN: "How's the project going?" "They said it's progressing well." 翻譯: 「專案進行得如何？」「他們說進展順利。」
EN:I asked about the repairs, and he told me they're progressing slowly.
翻譯:我問了維修狀況，他告訴我進展很慢。
語氣強調
常與副詞連用，以強調進展的速度、品質或順利程度，使描述更具體。 EN: We're really progressing with the plans now. 翻譯: 我們的計畫現在真的在推進中。
EN:The negotiations are not progressing at all.
翻譯:談判完全沒有進展。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，可用 "as we progress"、"progressing forward" 等片語作為自然的停頓填充，連接前後文。 EN: We'll tackle the details... as we progress through the quarter. 翻譯: 我們會處理細節…隨著本季度的推進。
EN:The main goal is to keep improving, progressing forward step by step.
翻譯:主要目標是持續改進，一步一步向前推進。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用過於口語化的副詞組合（如 "progressing really well"）或填充式片語（如 "progressing forward"，因 "progress" 已隱含向前之意），建議使用更精確、簡潔的表述，例如 "advancing satisfactorily" 或 "making steady progress"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Progress"?What fixed phrases with "Progress" should I remember?
progress to
progress to something
發展到、進入到（某個階段或狀態）
progress well
progress (adverb)
進展順利
progress slowly/rapidly
progress (adverb of manner)
進展緩慢/迅速
progress through
progress through something
逐步經歷、通過（某個過程或階段）
fail to progress
fail to progress
未能取得進展、停滯不前
progress from X to Y
progress from something to something
從X發展到Y
progress steadily
progress (adverb)
穩步進展
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Progress"?Which "Progress" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The project is progressing good.
✓The project is progressing well.
「progress」作為動詞時，修飾它的副詞應該用「well」而非形容詞「good」。
×We progressed to the next stage.
✓We progressed to the next stage.
此處錯誤在於中文學習者常將「progress」誤用為「proceed」或「advance」的語意，但此句本身正確。更常見的錯誤是混淆「progress」與「process」。例如錯誤句：「The meeting is progressing now.」應為「The meeting is in progress now.」或「The meeting is proceeding now.」。
×I progress my English skills every day.
✓I make progress in my English skills every day.
「progress」作為動詞時是不及物動詞，後面不能直接接受詞。要表達「在某方面取得進展」，應使用「make progress in/on something」。
×The disease progressed him quickly.
✓The disease progressed quickly in him.
「progress」作為動詞時是不及物動詞，不能以人作為受詞。正確用法是描述過程本身如何進展，或使用「in + 人」來表示發生在某人身上。
×We must progress this plan immediately.
✓We must advance this plan immediately. / We must put this plan into progress immediately.
在商業或專案語境中，學習者常誤將「progress」當作及物動詞使用，意為「推進」。但標準英語中「progress」不作此用，應改用「advance」、「move forward with」或使用名詞形式「put into progress」。
×The software update is progressing to download.
✓The software update is progressing. / The software download is in progress.
「progress」作為動詞時，後面不接不定詞（to V）來表示目的。它本身已表示「向前進展」的過程。若要說明進展的內容，應使用名詞形式或重組句子。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Progress"?What are tense/participle forms of "Progress"?
progresses(3rd_singular)progressing(present_participle)progressed(past)progressed(past_participle)