Structure:

Subject + 进一步 +Verb

Meaning:

进一步, is an adverb meaning ‘further’ or to ‘go a step forward’. Usually it is used in formal written Chinese, though it can be spoken as well.

Examples:

1. 这 件 事情 需要 进一步 调查。

    Zhè jiàn shì qínɡ xū yào jìn yí bù diào chá

    This event requires further investigation.