extend
柯林斯詞典
1. V-I If you say that something, usually something large, extends for a particular distance or extends from one place to another, you are indicating its size or position. 延伸
The caves extend for some 12 miles. 這些洞穴延伸約12英里。
The main stem will extend to around 12 ft, if left to develop naturally. 如果讓其自然生長,主干會延伸到12英尺左右。
2. V-I If an object extends from a surface or place, it sticks out from it. 伸出; 凸出
A table extended from the front of her desk to create a T-shaped seating arrangement. 一張桌子從她的辦公桌前端伸出,形成T型的座位排列。
3. V-I If an event or activity extends over a period of time, it continues for that time. 持續(xù)
The normal cyclone season extends from December to April. 正常的颶風(fēng)季節(jié)從12月持續(xù)到4月。
4. V-I If something extends to a group of people, things, or activities, it includes or affects them. 包括; 涉及
The service also extends to wrapping and delivering gifts. 這項服務(wù)還包括包裝及遞送禮物。
The talks will extend to the church, human rights groups, and other social organizations. 這些會談將涉及教會、人權(quán)組織和其他的社會組織。
5. V-T If you extend something, you make it longer or bigger. 延長; 擴大
This year they have introduced three new products to extend their range. 今年他們已引入了3種新產(chǎn)品以擴大他們的范圍。
The building was extended in 1500. 該建筑于1500年擴建。
6. V-I If a piece of equipment or furniture extends, its length can be increased. 能伸展
...a table that extends to accommodate extra guests. …一張能伸展以容納更多客人的桌子。
7. V-T If you extend something, you make it last longer than before or end at a later date. 延長期限
They have extended the deadline by twenty-four hours. 他們已經(jīng)將最后期限延長了24小時。
8. V-T If you extend something to other people or things, you make it include or affect more people or things. 擴延 (到其他人或物)
It might be possible to extend the technique to other crop plants. 把該技術(shù)擴延到其它農(nóng)作物上也許是可能的。
9. V-T If someone extends their hand, they stretch out their arm and hand to shake hands with someone. 伸出
The man extended his hand: "I'm Chuck."
這位男士伸出了他的手:“我是查克。”
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extend /?k?st?nd/ (extending,extended,extends)
劍橋詞典
- They planned to extend the car park , freeing existing parking spaces for visitors .
- We had to wait months for the council to approve our plans to extend the house .
- The company is hoping to extend its market still further .
- The deadline for applications is being extended, in part because of the postal strike .
- Our property extends as far as that line of trees over there.
extend verb (INCREASE)
[ 及物動詞:后面接賓語的動詞 ]to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer
擴大;擴展;使增加長度
We have plans to extend our house (= to make it bigger ). 我們計劃擴建房屋。
The government has produced a series of leaflets designed to extend (= increase ) public awareness of the dangers of AIDS . 政府印發(fā)了一系列傳單,旨在加強公眾對艾滋病危害的認識。
We're planning to extend our publishing of children's books (= increase it). 我們正計劃擴展兒童圖書的出版業(yè)務(wù)。
[ 及物動詞:后面接賓語的動詞 ]
to make something last longer
延長,使延期
The bar has recently extended its opening hours (= made them longer ). 酒吧最近延長了營業(yè)時間。
I need to extend my visa (= make it last longer ). 我的簽證需要延期。
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extend verb (STRETCH)
[ 及物動詞:后面接賓語的動詞 ]to stretch something out
伸,伸出,伸開;展開
We've extended a clothesline (= made it reach ) between two trees in the garden . 我們在花園里兩棵樹之間系了根晾衣繩。
He extended his hand as a greeting (= held out his hand for someone to shake it). 他伸出手去表示歡迎。
extend verb (REACH)
[ 不及物動詞:后面不接賓語的動詞 經(jīng)常 后面必須接副詞或介詞的動詞 ]to reach , stretch , or continue
伸展,延伸;延續(xù)
The Sahara Desert extends for miles . 撒哈拉沙漠綿延數(shù)百英里。
The path extends beyond the end of the road . 這條小路一直通到大路盡頭很遠的地方。
Rain is expected to extend to (= arrive in) all parts of the country by this evening . 預(yù)計今天傍晚之前降雨范圍會擴大到全國各個地區(qū)。
The effects of this legislation will extend (= reach ) further than the government intends . 這項立法所產(chǎn)生的影響將比政府預(yù)期的更為深遠。
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extend verb (OFFER)
[ 及物動詞:后面接賓語的動詞 ] formalto offer or give something to someone
提供;給予
I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness . 對您的好意我謹致以衷心感謝。
The chairperson extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker . 主席向特邀演講人表示熱烈歡迎。
The government is extending aid to people who have been affected by the earthquake . 政府正在為地震受災(zāi)居民提供援助。
[ 后面接一個直接賓語和一個間接賓語的動詞 ] The bank has agreed to extend us money /extend money to us (= lend us money ) to buy our house . 銀行已經(jīng)同意向我們提供購房貸款。
extend verb (INCLUDE)
[ 不及物動詞:后面不接賓語的動詞 后面必須接副詞或介詞的動詞 ]to include or affect someone or something
包括;影響到;適用于
Parking restrictions do not extend to disabled people . 停車限制不適用于殘疾人士。
Her new-found tolerance does not extend to single mothers . 她近來培養(yǎng)出一顆包容之心,可是對單身母親仍然談不上寬容。
The invitation did not extend to family members . 受邀者不能帶家屬赴約。
extend verb (USE ABILITY)
[ 及物動詞:后面接賓語的動詞 ]to cause someone to use all their ability
使發(fā)揮才干;使才盡其用;使竭盡全力
She feels that her job doesn't extend her enough. 她覺得她的工作不能充分發(fā)揮她的才干。 返回 extend