movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position

Technological progress has been so rapid over the last few years. 在最近几年中，科技进步如此迅猛。

I'm not making much progress with my Spanish. 我的西班牙语没多大进步。

The doctor said that she was making good progress (= getting better after a medical operation or illness). 医生说她的情况正在好转。

The recent free elections mark the next step in the country's progress towards democracy. 最近的自由选举表明该国又朝民主迈进了一步。

The yacht's crew said that they were making relatively slow progress. 游艇上的船员说他们正以较为缓慢的速度前进。

happening or being done now

Repair work is in progress on the south-bound lane of the motorway and will continue until June. 高速公路南下的车道正在维修，6月份才会完工。

We arrived at the stadium where a footballmatch was in progress.

She often has five or six paintings in progress at once.

Please do not enter the room while a meeting is in progress.

We cannot make any decisions while the audit is still in progress.

to improve or develop in skills, knowledge, etc.

My Spanish never really progressed beyond the stage of being able to order drinks at the bar. 我的西班牙语一点也没有真正提高，也就是能在酒吧点饮料用用。

Compare: regress (RETURN TO WORSE STATE)

to continue gradually

As the war progressed, more and more countries became involved. 随着战争的推进，越来越多的国家卷入其中。

We started off talking about the weather and gradually the conversation progressed to politics. 我们从谈论天气开始，话题逐渐转向政治。