bring something ↔ forward phrasal verbphr v a) SOONto change an arrangement so that something happens sooner 将…提前 to The meeting’s been brought forward to Thursday. 会议已被提前到星期四举行。
b) bring forward legislation/plans/policies etcPLAN to officially introduce plans etc for people to discuss 提出法规/计划/政策等 The government has brought forward new proposals to tackle the problem of increasing crime. 政府提出了解决犯罪率上升问题的新计划。
c) COUNT/CALCULATEto record the result of a calculation so that it can be used in a further calculation 结转〔账目〕 The balance brought forward is £21,765. 结转余额是21,765 英镑。
bring to• The Museum agreed to bring this exhibition forward to coincide with the National Gallery's.