[] to continue doing sth that has already been started; to continue being done继续做（或从事、进行）◆Work is proceeding slowly.工作进展缓慢。◆We are under pressure to proceed with this merger.我们面临继续进行合并的压力。◆The bank did not allow the transaction to proceed.银行不允许继续这项交易。◆The industry will have to proceed carefully to avoid overexpansion.这个行业不得不慎重行事以避免过度扩张。➡go ahead at go ●proˈceed against sb () to start a court case against sb向某人提起法律诉讼