advance 预付款, 垫款
例: I asked for an advance on my salary.
advanced orders 预订货量
例: The development of the game has taken two years but advanced orders are impressive.
advancement 进步
例: Businesses established in foreign countries should contribute to the social advancement of those countries.
advance publicity 前期宣传
例: The product has sold well considering it was not given much advance publicity.
advance reservation clerk (酒店)客房预订接待员
例：These major sectors are telecomms, IT, agro-industry and what is termed "welfare".
air freight operator 空运公司