Progressive Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

progressive

adjective

快速理解

What does "Progressive" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Progressive"?

形容事物逐步發展、前進,或指支持社會改革與進步的觀點。

  1. 1

    逐步發展的

    EN: happening or developing gradually over a period of time

    翻譯: 在一段時間內逐步發生或發展的

  2. 2

    支持進步的

    EN: favoring or promoting social reform and new ideas

    翻譯: 支持或促進社會改革與新思想的

  3. 3

    先進的

    EN: using or interested in new or modern ideas, methods, or technology

    翻譯: 使用或對新穎、現代的想法、方法或技術感興趣的

  4. 4

    累進的

    EN: increasing in rate or amount as the base increases

    翻譯: 隨著基礎增加,比率或金額也隨之增加的

小提醒:注意:在政治或社會語境中,'progressive' 通常指支持改革與進步的立場,與 'conservative'(保守的)相對。

發音(How to Pronounce "Progressive" in English

How to pronounce "Progressive" in English?"Progressive" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Progressive" from YouTube Videos

Liz Diller: A giant bubble for debate

TED

Almost four decades later, how will this building expand for a new, progressive program? Where would it go?

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Progressive"?How does "Progressive" change by context?

1. happening or developing gradually or in stages

漸進的,逐步發展的

The company has seen a progressive increase in profits over the last five years.

該公司在過去五年裡利潤逐步增長。

She made progressive improvements to her design after each round of feedback.

在每一輪反饋後,她都對設計進行了漸進式的改進。

2. favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas

(思想、政策等)進步的,開明的

The city is known for its progressive policies on environmental protection.

這座城市以其在環境保護方面的進步政策而聞名。

His progressive views on education challenged traditional teaching methods.

他對教育的開明觀點挑戰了傳統的教學方法。

3. moving forward; proceeding step by step

向前進的;進行的

The progressive movement of the glacier carved out the valley over millennia.

冰川的向前運動在數千年間雕刻出了這個山谷。

We watched the progressive development of the storm on the radar.

我們在雷達上觀看了風暴的逐步發展。

4. (of a disease or medical condition) increasing in severity or extent

(疾病)進行性的,愈來愈嚴重的

The patient was diagnosed with a progressive neurological disorder.

該患者被診斷出患有一種進行性神經系統疾病。

Early intervention is crucial for slowing down progressive vision loss.

早期干預對於減緩進行性視力喪失至關重要。

5. a person who favors or implements social reform and new ideas

進步人士;改革者

She was considered a progressive in her field, always pushing for innovative solutions.

她在其領域被視為一位進步人士,總是推動創新的解決方案。

The political party was split between the progressives and the conservatives.

該政黨內部在進步派和保守派之間產生了分裂。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Progressive"?How to make natural sentences with "Progressive"?
PatternMeaningExample
progressive + noun進步的、先進的The company is known for its **progressive** policies. (這家公司以其**進步的**政策而聞名。)
be + progressive是進步的、是漸進的The changes have been **progressive** over the last decade. (這些變化在過去十年中是**漸進的**。)
more and more progressive越來越進步Her views became **more and more progressive** as she grew older. (隨著年齡增長,她的觀點變得**越來越進步**。)
progressive in + noun/gerund在…方面進步的The school is **progressive in** its teaching methods. (這所學校在教學方法上很**進步**。)
a progressive approach to + noun對…的進步方法We need **a progressive approach to** environmental protection. (我們需要一個對環境保護的**進步方法**。)

用法說明

How is "Progressive" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Progressive"?

進行式 (progressive) 與不定詞 (to-infinitive) 的比較

  • 進行式 (progressive doing) 通常強調正在進行的動作或持續一段時間的狀態。
  • 不定詞 (progressive to do) 則常表示即將開始的動作、未來的意圖或一次性的計畫。
  • 某些動詞(如 plan, hope, intend)後接不定詞時,表示主語的意圖或目標。
  • wouldwill 等情態動詞後,通常接不定詞 to do 來表示未來的意願或可能性。 EN: The company is progressive in adopting new technologies. 翻譯: 這家公司在採用新技術方面是進步的。

EN:The company plans to be progressive in its hiring practices next year.

翻譯:這家公司計劃明年在招聘實務上採取進步的做法。

EN:She has a progressive approach to teaching languages.

翻譯:她有一套漸進式的語言教學方法。

EN:The government promises to implement more progressive policies soon.

翻譯:政府承諾不久將實施更進步的政策。

總結建議

描述現有特質或持續狀態時,使用形容詞本身;表達未來計畫或意圖時,則常搭配動詞不定詞(to be progressive)。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Progressive" and similar words?How to choose "Progressive" vs alternatives?

progressive vs liberal

「progressive」強調積極推動社會改革與進步,常指具體的政策或行動;「liberal」則更廣泛地指支持個人自由、寬容和有限政府干預的意識形態。

progressive vs gradual

「progressive」強調朝著更先進或更好的方向發展,帶有積極的價值判斷;「gradual」僅描述變化發生的速度緩慢、分階段,是中性描述。

progressive vs conservative

「progressive」主張推動社會、政治改革以實現進步;「conservative」傾向於維護現有傳統、制度,對激進改變持謹慎或反對態度。兩者常為政治光譜上的對比。

口語用法

How is "Progressive" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Progressive"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或標記一個正在發展的觀點或趨勢,帶有「所謂的」、「大家說的」那種感覺。 EN: So this whole "progressive" approach they're pushing is really just about cutting costs. 翻譯: 所以他們在推的這套所謂的「進步」方法,其實就只是為了削減成本。

EN:I keep hearing about "progressive" education, but I'm not sure what it actually looks like in the classroom.

翻譯:我一直聽到大家在講「進步」教育,但我不太確定它在課堂上實際上是什麼樣子。

語氣強調

用來加強語氣,表示程度上的持續推進或不斷更新,常與「越來越…」、「不斷…」的概念連用。 EN: The changes have been progressive—each update makes the app a little smarter. 翻譯: 這些改變是漸進式的—每次更新都讓這個應用程式變得更聰明一點。

EN:Her symptoms are progressive, so we need to monitor her closely.

翻譯:她的症狀是進行性的,所以我們需要密切監測她的狀況。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,作為一個填充詞,引出一個更複雜或需要解釋的觀點,特別是與社會、技術變革相關時。 EN: It's a... progressive way of thinking about community, you know? 翻譯: 這是一種…嗯,關於社區的進步思維方式,你懂吧?

EN:We're aiming for a more, uh, progressive policy on this matter.

翻譯:我們的目標是制定一個更…呃,關於這件事的更進步的政策。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "progressive" 用於上述口語中的停頓或隨意引述。應明確其具體含義(如「漸進的」、「進行性的」或特定政治/社會理念),並提供清晰的定義或上下文,以確保嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Progressive"?What fixed phrases with "Progressive" should I remember?

progressive

adjective + noun

進步的、改革的

progressive tax

adjective + noun

累進稅

progressive disease

adjective + noun

進行性疾病

progressive company

adjective + noun

進步的公司

progressive thinking

adjective + noun

進步的思想

become more progressive

verb + more + adjective

變得更加進步

progressive policies

adjective + noun

進步的政策

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Progressive"?Which "Progressive" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He is a progressive.

He is a progressive thinker.

當 'progressive' 作形容詞時,後面通常需要接名詞來修飾。單獨使用 'a progressive' 會讓它聽起來像名詞(指進步人士),但此處語意是要形容人的特質,因此應加上被修飾的名詞(如 thinker, politician, approach)。

×The technology is very progressive.

The technology is advancing rapidly.

'Progressive' 主要描述理念、政策、方法或組織是「漸進的、進步的、開明的」,而非描述事物「正在進展」的狀態。描述技術、專案或過程「正在進展」應使用 'advancing', 'progressing', 'developing' 或 'evolving'。

×This idea is more progressive than that one.

This idea is more innovative than that one.

雖然 'progressive' 本身可比較,但用於比較「進步程度」時,語意可能模糊。在比較「創新性」或「先進性」時,使用 'more innovative', 'more advanced', 'more forward-thinking' 通常更精確。'Progressive' 更常單獨描述一種性質,而非用於直接比較級。

×She is progressive in learning English.

She is making steady progress in learning English.

此處想表達的是「她在學習英語方面正在取得進步」,但 'progressive' 是形容詞,描述特質,不描述「正在進步」的動作。應改用動詞片語 'making progress' 或 'progressing'。'Progressive' 不適用於描述個人的學習進度。

×a gradually progressive change

a gradual change

'Progressive' 本身已含有「逐漸的、漸進的」之意,因此與 'gradually' 或 'gradual' 連用會造成語意重複。應擇一使用即可。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Progressive"?What are tense/participle forms of "Progressive"?