set forward

前に動かす、進める

物を今ある位置よりも前に置いたり動かしたりすること。

やさしい英語で： To put or move something farther toward the front.

• Set the clock forward one hour.
• She set her chair forward a little.
• He set the hands forward to noon.

使い方： set something forward (Set the clock forward one hour tonight.)

類義語： move forward, advance

反対語： move back

よく使う表現： set something forward, set forward the clock, set forward one hour

提案する、提唱する

考えや意見、理論を、人に検討してもらうために示すこと。

やさしい英語で： To offer an idea, opinion, or theory for people to consider.

• She set forward a new idea.
• The writer sets forward a theory about language.
• Several plans were set forward at the meeting.

使い方： set forward something (He set forward a proposal for a new school.)

類義語： propose, put forward, suggest

よく使う表現： set forward a theory, set forward a proposal, set something forward

促進する、後押しする

人や物事が進歩したり成功したりするように助けること。

やさしい英語で： To help someone or something make progress or succeed.

• Their gifts set forward our work.
• The grant set forward his research.
• She used her influence to set forward the young scholar.

使い方： set forward someone/something (Their support set forward the cause of reform.)

類義語： advance, promote, further

反対語： hinder

よく使う表現： set forward a cause, set someone forward, set something forward

出発する、旅立つ

ある場所を離れて旅を始めること。

やさしい英語で： To leave a place and begin a journey.

• We set forward at dawn.
• The travelers set forward along the narrow road.
• After resting, they set forward again.

使い方： set forward for somewhere (They set forward for the distant town.)

類義語： set off, depart, set out

よく使う表現： set forward at dawn, set forward for somewhere, set forward again