n. 提前, 提早, 早熟, 热心

Forwardness \For"ward*ness\, n.
The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness;
as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel.

2. An advanced stage of progress or of preparation;
advancement; as, his measures were in great forwardness.
--Robertson.

3. Eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the
forwardness of youth.

3. Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or
modesty.

In France it is usual to bring children into
company, and cherish in them, from their infancy, a
kind of forwardness and assurance. --Addison.

5. A state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness;
precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the
forwardness of a pupil.

He had such a dexterous proclivity, as his teachers
were fain to restrain his forwardness. --Sir H.
Wotton.

Syn: Promptness; promptitude; eagerness; ardor; zeal;
assurance; confidence; boldness; impudence; presumption.