proceed

verb

/prəˈsiːd/

/prəʊˈsiːd/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they proceed	/prəˈsiːd/ /prəʊˈsiːd/
he / she / it proceeds	/prəˈsiːdz/ /prəʊˈsiːdz/
past simple proceeded	/prəˈsiːdɪd/ /prəʊˈsiːdɪd/
past participle proceeded	/prəˈsiːdɪd/ /prəʊˈsiːdɪd/
-ing form proceeding	/prəˈsiːdɪŋ/ /prəʊˈsiːdɪŋ/

Phrasal Verbs

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[intransitive] proceed (with something) to continue doing something that has already been started; to continue being done继续做（或从事、进行）
- We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.我们不确定是否还要继续减价促销。
- Work is proceeding slowly.工作进展缓慢。
- He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed.他留下了关于最佳进行方式的详细说明。
Extra Examples
- I will instruct my lawyer to proceed with the preparation of draft contracts.我会通知我的律师开始准备合同的草稿。
- She decided not to proceed with the treatment.她决定不再接受治疗了。
- I will remember your advice and proceed accordingly.我会记住你的建议，并据此办理。
- It will be necessary to proceed with caution.小心进行是有必要的。
- The council must proceed on the basis of the vote.委员会必须根据投票结果继续行事。
- This project cannot be allowed to proceed.不能让这个项目再进行下去。
- With no more questions, he proceeded onward.他看到没有更多的问题就继续进行了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- apace
- quickly
- rapidly
- …
verb + proceed
- be able to
- decide to
- intend to
- …
preposition
- along
- down
- into
- …
phrases
- proceed on the basis of something
See full entry
[intransitive] proceed to do something to do something next, after having done something else first接着做；继而做 synonym go on
- He outlined his plans and then proceeded to explain them in more detail.他简单介绍了他的计划，接着又作了更详细的解释。
- (humorous) Having said she wasn't hungry, she then proceeded to order a three-course meal.她先说不饿，接着却要了一份三道菜的大餐。
[intransitive] + adv./prep. (formal) to move or travel in a particular direction行进；前往
- The marchers proceeded slowly along the street.游行者沿着街道缓缓行进。
- Passengers for Rome should proceed to Gate 32 for boarding.前往罗马的旅客，请到 32 号登机口登机。
Extra Examples
- I nodded and proceeded up the stairs.我点了点头，然后就上楼了。
- Proceed along the Botley Road.沿着博特利路向前走。
- She proceeded back to her office.她回到自己的办公室。
- Turn right at the next junction and proceed through the village.在下一个路口向右转，穿过村庄。
- (figurative) These students then proceed out into the world to positions of leadership.此后，这些学生走出校门，担任起不同领导岗位的职务。
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- apace
- quickly
- rapidly
- …
verb + proceed
- be able to
- decide to
- intend to
- …
preposition
- along
- down
- into
- …
phrases
- proceed on the basis of something
See full entry