Front | forge |
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Back | 牛津8 verb, nounBrE /fɔːdʒ/NAmE /fɔːrdʒ/verb  verb forms  word origin  collocations  example bank 1 [transitive] ~ sth to put a lot of effort into making sth successful or strong so that it will lasta move to forge new links between management and workers Strategic alliances are being forged with major European companies. She forged a new career in the music business. They forged a lead in the first 30 minutes of the game.2 [transitive] ~ sth to make an illegal copy of sth inorder to cheat peopleto forge a passport/banknote/cheque He's getting good at forging his mother's signature. compare counterfeit3 [transitive] ~ sth (from sth) to shape metal by heating it in a fire and hitting it with a hammer; to make an object in this wayswords forged from steel4 [intransitive] + adv./prep. (formal) to move forward in a steady but powerful wayHe forged through the crowds to the front of the stage. She forged into the lead (= in a competition, race, etc.).ˌforge aˈhead (with sth)to move forward quickly; to make a lot of progress quicklyThe company is forging ahead with its plans for expansion. Quick learners should be allowed to forge ahead.noun  word origin 1 a place where objects are made by heating and shaping pieces of metal, especially one where ablacksmith works2 a large piece of equipment used for heating metals in; a building or part of a factory where this is found 牛津7双解 柯林斯2008 朗文动词短语 |
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