make an advance to

基本解释

NOTES: Training schedule may have changes, Pls call in advance to make an engagement.
注：训练时间如有变动，恕不另行通知，敬请提前电话联系确认。
On receipt of signed contract we shall be pleased to make you an advance on royalties of five thousand dollars.
我社接到先生签署之合同后即将预支给先生版税五千元。
Strategically, the Dabie Mountains make an excellent base from which to advance.
大别山是一个战略上很好的前进的基地。

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It was certainly an odd change to make in advance of the pensions review.
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