further、advance、promote、contribute与push这些动词都含“促进、推进”之意。
further : 中性词，既可指对好事的促进、推进，又可指对坏事的助长。
- Before we go any further with the project, I think we should make sure that there's enough money to fund it.
在我们推进这个计划之前，我觉得我们应该核实一下是否有足够的资金来支持。 - If you wish to take the matter further, you can file charges against him.
如果你想采取进一步行动的话，可以对他提出指控。
advance : 通常指为加速某一进程或达到某个预期目的而给予有效的促进，强调作出有意识、决定性的努力。
- The fire advanced steadily through the forest.
大火在森林中不断蔓延。 - The troops advanced on the city (= approached it, ready to attack).
军队向该城推进。 - We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.
在认识宇宙方面，我们已经取得长足的进步。
promote : 指在某一进程的任何时期或阶段提供积极的帮助与支持。
- Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.
广告公司总是得想出新办法来促销。 - The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world.
该协会旨在促进人们对阿拉伯世界政治文化的了解。
contribute : 指能促进事物向前发展的因素，但这种因素并非决定性的。
- Smoking contributed to his early death.
吸烟导致他早逝。
push : 口语用词，通常指利用自己的活动或影响推进某事。
- Can you help me move this table? You push and I'll pull.
你能帮我挪一下这张桌子吗？你推我拉。 - The window sticks - you have to push hard to open it.
这扇窗户卡住了，开的时候得使劲推。 - He helped me push my car off the road.
他帮我把车推离了公路。 - He pushed his plate away from him, refusing to eat any more.
他把盘子从面前推开，不想再吃了。
