further
further — 形容詞
1. located at a point that is more distant than something else; used to describe wh
更遠的
距離上更遙遠的
located at a point that is more distant than something else; used to describe which of two places is farther away from where you are.
The library is on the further side of the park, past the playground.
圖書館在公園的對面那一側，經過遊樂場就到了。
the further side of [place]
Noor could see a small boat on the further shore of the lake.
Noor 可以看到湖對岸有一艘小船。
We walked to the further end of the beach to find a quiet spot.
我們走到沙灘較遠的那一頭，找個安靜的地方。
The front rooms were fine, but the further rooms at the back still need new windows.
前面的房間狀況還好，但後面比較遠的房間還需要換新窗戶。
Élise pointed to the further edge of the meadow where the wildflowers grew.
Élise 指向牧場較遠的那一邊，那裡開滿了野花。
- farther
more common in American English for strictly physical distance
- more distant
more formal; works for both physical and figurative distance
文法句型
the further + noun (spatial)
用法筆記
Only used attributively (before a noun). In many contexts, 'farther' is preferred for physical distance, while 'further' is more common for figurative or abstract distance — but both are widely used for physical distance in everyday British and American English.
常見錯誤
2. more in amount; extra; used to say that something is added to what is already pr
更多；額外
在原有基礎上再增加的
more in amount; extra; used to say that something is added to what is already present or has already been done.
After explaining the lab steps, Allison asked if there were any further questions about the procedure.
Allison 說明完實驗步驟後，問大家對實驗過程還有沒有問題。
any further questions (classroom phrase)
The doctor requested further tests to check Talia's blood pressure.
醫生要求做進一步檢查，以確認 Talia 的血壓狀況。
After attending the setup workshop, Minh asked for further training on the accounting software.
Minh 參加完安裝工作坊後，又要求針對會計軟體接受更多訓練。
We need further information before we can approve the loan application.
我們需要更多資訊，才能批准這筆貸款申請。
After the interview, the manager told Reema that no further action was needed.
面試結束後，主管告訴 Reema 不需要再採取任何後續行動。
- additional
more formal; interchangeable with 'further' in most contexts
- extra
more informal; can refer to physical quantity as well
- more
neutral; more flexible but cannot precede a noun the same way ('more information' vs 'further information')
- less
smaller in amount
文法句型
further + noun (additional amount)
any further + noun
no further + noun
用法筆記
Common in formal and semi-formal contexts (education, business, healthcare). Unlike 'extra', 'further' does not imply physical quantity — use it for abstract or informational additions: further questions, further details, further steps.
常見錯誤
3. used at the start of a formal business letter or email to connect what you are a
進一步的
書信用語指先前的通訊
used at the start of a formal business letter or email to connect what you are about to say with a previous letter, meeting, or conversation.
Further to our meeting last week, I am sending you the signed contract.
延續我們上週的會議，我現在寄上簽署好的合約。
Further to [previous communication]
Further to Hamza's email of March 5th, we have approved the budget request.
關於 Hamza 三月五日的電郵，我們已核准這筆預算申請。
Further to our telephone conversation, Jiwoo sent the signed lease agreement by email.
延續我們稍早的電話交談，Jiwoo 已將簽署好的租約用電子郵件寄出。
Further to my letter of January 12th, I am writing to confirm the new schedule.
續我一月十二日的信函，在此確認新的時程安排。
- regarding
less formal; used in both spoken and written contexts
- in reference to
similar formality, works in American and British English
文法句型
Further to + noun phrase (letter/email/meeting/phone call)
用法筆記
Always appears at the start of a sentence followed by 'to'. This is a fixed formula in formal British business correspondence; in American English, 'in further reference to' or 'regarding' are more common alternatives. Never used in spoken or informal writing.
further — 副詞
1. used to describe how something moves, changes, or develops compared with its ear
更遠；更深入
到更遠距離或更高程度
used to describe how something moves, changes, or develops compared with its earlier state — for example, over a longer distance, after more time, or at a higher degree. This is the comparative form of 'far'.
The plane flew further south until the coast line disappeared from view.
飛機繼續向南飛行，直到海岸線從視線中消失。
further + direction word
Hamza ran further than anyone else in the charity race last Sunday.
Hamza 在上週日的慈善路跑中跑得比誰都遠。
Jude searched further through the old files but could not find the receipt.
Jude 繼續翻找那些舊檔案，但還是找不到那張收據。
As the sun set, the mountain temperature dropped further and Aylin zipped up her coat.
太陽下山後，山上的氣溫又更低了，Aylin 把外套拉鍊拉上。
Shanti pushed herself further and completed the full marathon course despite the pain.
Shanti 逼自己再往前邁進，忍痛跑完了全程馬拉松。
文法句型
verb + further
further + comparative adjective
further than [comparison]
用法筆記
Like the adjective sense, 'farther' is more common for purely physical distance in American English, though 'further' is widely used for both physical and figurative distance. Unlike 'far', 'further' is regular in comparative constructions and does not require 'than' to be present. Distinguish from the 'more advanced' sense (adv/2): this sense (adv/1) describes the degree or extent of a single activity, while adv/2 describes moving an entire process to a more developed stage, typically using 'take something further' or 'go further with'.
常見錯誤
2. towards a more developed or detailed point within a process, discussion, or plan
進一步地
發展到更深入的階段
towards a more developed or detailed point within a process, discussion, or plan — usually after the opening steps have been completed. In most cases the fixed patterns 'take something further' or 'go further with something' are used.
The police are taking the investigation further by questioning more eye witnesses.
警方正在深入調查此案，傳訊更多目擊證人。
take [something] further
We cannot go further with the building project until we receive the funds.
在收到資金之前，我們無法繼續推動這個建築專案。
Wei wants to take the science program further and add a proper laboratory.
Wei 想進一步發展科學課程，增設一間合格的實驗室。
Let us take this idea further and turn it into a full business proposal.
我們把這個想法再往前推一步，把它變成完整的商業提案。
文法句型
take + noun + further
go further with + noun
用法筆記
This sense almost always appears in the fixed patterns 'take something further' or 'go further (with something)'. These phrases mean to develop an idea, plan, or investigation to a more complete or detailed stage. Distinguish from adv/1, which can be about physical distance or abstract degree without implying a staged process.
常見錯誤
further — 動詞
1. to help something such as a plan, cause, project, or career make progress or bec
促進；推進
幫助某事發展或取得進展
to help something such as a plan, cause, project, or career make progress or become more successful, usually by providing support or taking deliberate action.
The new grant allowed Sven's lab to further their cancer research by buying better microscopes.
這筆新的研究經費讓 Sven 的實驗室能夠添購更好的顯微鏡，推進他們的癌症研究。
further + noun (formal/abstract goal)
Anya took extra evening classes to further her career in nursing management.
Anya 上了額外的夜間課程，以促進自己在護理管理方面的職涯發展。
The new trade agreement should further economic growth across the whole region.
這項新的貿易協定應能促進整個區域的經濟成長。
Adisa hopes to further his education by studying mechanical engineering in Germany.
Adisa 希望到德國攻讀機械工程，以深造自己的學業。
The charity works to further the cause of girls' education in rural communities.
該慈善機構致力於促進偏鄉地區女孩教育的事業。
- promote
most common synonym; slightly broader, can include advertising or raising awareness
- advance
focuses on moving forward; similar formality
- facilitate
emphasises making something easier rather than actively pushing it forward
文法句型
further + noun phrase (abstract goal/cause/interest)
用法筆記
Formal register — rarely used in casual conversation. The object is nearly always an abstract noun phrase (career, research, cause, education, interests). Do not confuse with 'furthur' (a common misspelling). Frequently appears in academic and institutional contexts.