n.[U]

1. 前進；進展；促進
   The aim of a university should be the advancement of learning.

   大學的目標應是促進學術。

2. 晉升；發跡
   His advancement to major came two years ago.

   他於兩年前被提升為少校。

3. 提高；增加
   advancement of one's hopes

   某人的希望增加

4. 預付款項

n.

1. the process of promoting a cause or plan.
2. the promotion of a person in rank or status.
3. a development or improvement.