プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
すすめる【進める】
❶〔前進させる〕
将軍は兵を国境まで進めた
「The general led the army [The general's troops advanced] to the frontier.
彼は（将棋の）歩を進めた
He moved the pawn forward.
車をこの線まで進めて下さい
Move the car up to this line.
❷〔進展させる〕
彼は交渉を進めた
He proceeded [went ahead] with the negotiations.
この計画を進めてください
Please go on [ahead] with this plan.／Please carry this program forward.
新工法は工事を進めるのに役立った
The new technique in engineering served to speed up the construction work.
この縁談を進めていいね
Then it's all right to 「act on [go ahead with/proceed with] this suggestion for a match?
❸〔昇進させる〕
功績により彼は位一級を進められた
On account of his distinguished service, he was promoted one grade in rank.
❹〔食欲を盛んにする〕
この調味料は食欲を進める
This seasoning stimulates the appetite.
❺〔時刻を早くする〕
時計を５分進めた
I set the clock five minutes early.／I put [moved] the clock forward [ahead] by five minutes.
❻〔程度を高める〕
もう一歩進めて考えてみなさい
Go a step further in your thinking.