progression
UK/prə'greʃ(ə)n/US/prә'greʃәn/
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The process of moving forward or developing in stages.
前进，进展；演进过程。
n.
A sequence of numbers or chords following a fixed pattern (math/music).
（数学）级数；（音乐）和弦进行。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (forward) + gress (step) + -ion (act of) = the act of stepping forward in stages. In math and music it names an ordered sequence that 'steps' from one term to the next.
Root gress still carries 64 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.career progression职业晋升
- 2.disease progression病情发展
- 3.natural progression自然演变
- 4.[logical progression]合乎逻辑的发展
Example Sentences
- 1.
Career progression in this firm depends on results, not seniority.
- 2.
Doctors monitored the slow progression of the disease.
- 3.
The song is built on a simple four-chord progression.