vi.

1. 继续进行；继续做（或讲）下去[（+to/with）]
   The old man took a drink from his cup and proceeded with his story.

   老人拿起杯子喝了一口，继续讲他的故事。

2. 开始，着手，出发[+to-v]
   After everyone was seated the chairman proceeded to announce his plan.

   大家就坐后，主席开始宣布他的计划。

3. 进行，开展
   The project is proceeding as planned.

   工程正在按计划进行。

4. 发出，出自[（+from）]
   The whole trouble proceeded from a misunderstanding.

   整个麻烦起于误会。

5. （沿特定路线）行进[Q]
   He got off the bus and proceeded home on foot.

   他下了汽车，步行回家。

6. 起诉[（+against）]
   The district attorney proceeded against the defaulting debtor.

   地方检查官起诉不履行债务的债务人。

v.

1. begin a course of action.
   ▸go on to do something.
   ▸(of an action) carry on or continue.
2. move forward.
3. Law  start a lawsuit against someone.
4. (proceed from) originate from.