This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning.

　　這項研究大大提高了我們對語言學(xué)習(xí)的認識。

　　The article advances a new theory to explain changes in the climate.

　　這篇文章提出了一個解釋氣候變化的新理論。

　　Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years.

　　近年來我們對這種疾病的了解深入多了。

　　The date of the trial has been advanced by one week.

　　審判日期提前了一星期。

　　Even at my advanced age I still know how to enjoy myself!

　　我雖說是黃昏暮年，也還懂得如何找樂兒！