proceeding
proceeding — 動詞
1. to start or keep doing something that was previously arranged, without letting a
繼續進行
按計劃繼續做某事
to start or keep doing something that was previously arranged, without letting anything stop or delay it
Despite the heavy rain, Eitan proceeded with the outdoor wedding ceremony without any delay.
儘管下著大雨，Eitan 仍按照計畫在戶外舉行婚禮，沒有一刻耽擱。
proceed with + noun phrase for continuing a plan
The school board voted to proceed with the new building project after reviewing the costs.
校董會審查了預算後，投票決定繼續推動新的建校計畫。
Valentina and her team decided to proceed with the marketing campaign despite the tight budget.
Valentina 和她的團隊決定在預算緊縮的情況下繼續執行行銷活動。
The airline confirmed that all flights would proceed as scheduled once the storm passed.
航空公司確認，暴風雨過後所有航班都會按原定時間起飛。
- halt
suggests a sudden or official stop
文法句型
proceed with + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is more formal than alternatives like 'go ahead with' or 'carry on with'. Frequently used in business, legal, and official contexts where a decision to move forward has been made.
常見錯誤
2. to take the next step in a planned order of actions, once the previous step is f
接著做
完成一件事後接著做下一步
to take the next step in a planned order of actions, once the previous step is finished
After passing the written exam, Hiro proceeded to register for the practical driving test.
筆試通過後，Hiro 接著報名了駕照路考。
proceed to + infinitive for the next step in a sequence
Christopher finished writing the sales report and then proceeded to send it to his manager.
Christopher 寫完了銷售報告，然後把報告寄給了主管。
Ari read the instructions carefully and then proceeded to assemble the bookshelf step by step.
Ari 仔細閱讀了說明書，然後開始一步一步組裝書架。
After introducing herself to the class, Noa proceeded to explain the topic of her presentation.
Noa 向全班自我介紹之後，接著開始解說她簡報的主題。
- stop
general opposite; lacks the sequential nuance
文法句型
proceed to + infinitive
用法筆記
Frequently describes step-by-step instructions or procedures. Commonly used with time markers such as 'then', 'next', or 'after that' to signal the sequence.
常見錯誤
3. to go in a specific direction, especially when following a planned route or a se
前進
朝某個方向移動或行進
to go in a specific direction, especially when following a planned route or a set of instructions
Layla proceeded along the forest trail until she reached a small bridge over the stream.
Layla 沿著森林小徑前進，一直走到溪上一座小木橋為止。
proceed + direction phrase indicating route
Kofi was told to proceed to the third floor and wait in Room 302.
Kofi 被告知前往三樓，在 302 號房間等候。
Tariq proceeded down the narrow staircase into the dark basement to check the water pipes.
Tariq 走下狹窄的樓梯進入黑暗的地下室去檢查水管。
All passengers for Seoul should proceed to Gate 23 where boarding will start shortly.
所有前往首爾的旅客請前往 23 號登機門，即將開始登機。
- go forward
less formal; interchangeable in most contexts
- advance
slightly more formal; often implies purposeful movement
- retreat
suggests moving backward, often in a military or strategic sense
文法句型
proceed + direction/location phrase
用法筆記
Common in official signs, announcements, and travel instructions (e.g. 'proceed to Gate 12'). Less frequent in casual conversation, where 'go' or 'walk' is preferred.
proceeding — 名詞
1. a formal legal process in which a court or official body examines a dispute, com
訴訟
在法院或官方機構進行的法律程序
a formal legal process in which a court or official body examines a dispute, complaint, or accusation and makes a decision
Romi started legal proceedings against the landlord after he refused to return her deposit.
房東拒絕退還押金後，Romi 對他提起了法律訴訟。
proceedings (plural) meaning legal action
Faisal attended the court proceedings every week until the judge finally announced the verdict.
Faisal 每週都出席法庭審理，直到法官終於宣布判決為止。
The environmental group filed proceedings against the factory for dumping waste into the river.
環保團體對該工廠提起訴訟，指控其將廢棄物排放到河裡。
Adisa hired a lawyer to handle the custody proceedings after the divorce was finalised.
Adisa 聘請了一位律師來處理離婚後的監護權訴訟。
- lawsuit
more specific; refers to a case brought to a court of law by one party against another
- litigation
more abstract; refers to the entire process of taking legal action, not a single case
文法句型
proceedings (plural) against + person/organisation
legal / court / divorce / bankruptcy proceedings
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'proceedings' when referring to legal actions. The singular 'proceeding' is possible but sounds technical and is used mainly in legal documents.
常見錯誤
2. a planned event, ceremony, or connected series of actions that take place accord
活動；過程
按正式安排舉行的一系列活動
a planned event, ceremony, or connected series of actions that take place according to an official or formal schedule
Antonia watched the opening proceedings of the Olympic Games from her hotel room in Paris.
Antonia 在巴黎的飯店房間裡觀看了奧運會的開幕式。
proceedings used for a formal public event
The award ceremony was a formal proceeding that included speeches, music, and a dinner reception.
頒獎典禮是一場正式的活動，包含致詞、音樂表演和晚宴。
Mira watched the graduation proceedings from the back row, proud of her younger sister.
Mira 坐在後排觀看畢業典禮，為妹妹感到非常驕傲。
The day's proceedings included a welcome speech, three panel discussions, and a networking lunch.
當天的活動包括歡迎致詞、三場專題討論和一場交流午餐。
文法句型
proceedings (plural) as an event
用法筆記
The singular 'proceeding' is sometimes used for one specific event or activity, but the plural 'proceedings' is far more common even when referring to a single event considered as a whole.
常見錯誤
3. the official written record of what was said and done during a meeting, conferen
會議記錄
會議或學術活動的正式書面紀錄
the official written record of what was said and done during a meeting, conference, or formal assembly, typically published after the event
Lara ordered a copy of the proceedings from last year's international education summit in Tokyo.
Lara 訂購了一份去年在東京舉行的國際教育高峰會的會議記錄。
proceedings (plural) meaning published official record
The proceedings of the royal society include every paper presented at their monthly meetings since 1900.
皇家學會的會議記錄包含了自 1900 年以來每次月會上發表的每一篇論文。
David searched the proceedings of the 2019 climate conference for data on carbon emissions.
David 在 2019 年氣候會議的會議記錄中搜尋關於碳排放的資料。
Ryo submitted his research paper for publication in the conference proceedings next spring.
Ryo 將他的研究論文提交到明年春天的會議論文集裡出版。
- minutes
specifically refers to the written record of a business or committee meeting, less formal than 'proceedings'
- transcript
a word-for-word written record of everything said; broader in scope
文法句型
proceedings (plural) of + event/organisation
published proceedings
用法筆記
Always plural. Refers to a published collection, not a live event. Commonly found in academic, scientific, and parliamentary contexts where discussions are formally documented.