| 单词 | stretch |
| 释义 | stretch (stretʃ ) Word forms: stretches , stretching , stretched 1. verb [no cont] Something that stretches over an area or distance covers or exists in the whole of that area or distance. The procession stretched for several miles. [VERB preposition/adverb] He had burns that stretched from his neck to his hips. [VERB preposition/adverb] ...an artificial reef stretching the length of the coast. [VERB noun] Synonyms: extend, cover, spread, reach 2. countable noun A stretch of road, water, or land is a length or area of it. It's a very dangerous stretch of road. [+ of] This stretch of Lost River was broader and deeper. ...a long stretch of beach with fine white sand. Synonyms: expanse, area, tract, spread 3. verb B2 When you stretch, you put your arms or legs out straight and tighten your muscles. He yawned and stretched. [VERB] Try stretching your legs and pulling your toes upwards. [VERB noun] She arched her back and stretched herself. [VERB noun] Synonyms: straighten out, extend, unbend Stretch is also a noun. At the end of a workout spend time cooling down with some slow stretches. stretching uncountable noun Make sure no awkward stretching is required. 4. countable noun A stretch of time is a period of time. He was fluent in French, having spent stretches of time in Southern France. ...after an 18-month stretch in the army. He would study for eight to ten hours at a stretch. Synonyms: period, time, spell, stint 5. ergative verb If an event or activity stretches or is stretched into a further period of time, it continues into that period, which is later than expected. ...as anti-abortion protests stretched into their second week. [V into/to n] The talks could be stretched into the summer of next year. [be V-ed into/to n] Synonyms: last, continue, go on, extend 6. verb If something stretches from one time to another, it begins at the first time and ends at the second, which is longer than expected. ...a working day that stretches from seven in the morning to eight at night. [VERB from noun to noun] 7. verb If a group of things stretch from one type of thing to another, the group includes a wide range of things. ...a trading empire, with interests that stretched from chemicals to sugar. [VERB from noun to noun] Synonyms: range, go, run, extend 8. verb B2 When something soft or elastic stretches or is stretched, it becomes longer or bigger as well as thinner, usually because it is pulled. The cables are designed not to stretch. [VERB] Ease the pastry into the corners of the tin, making sure you don't stretch it. [VERB noun] Synonyms: expand, lengthen, be elastic, be stretchy 9. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Stretch fabric is soft and elastic and stretches easily. ...stretch fabrics such as Lycra. ...stretch cotton swimsuits. 10. verb If you stretch an amount of something or if it stretches, you make it last longer than it usually would by being careful and not wasting any of it. They're used to stretching their budgets. [VERB noun] During his senior year his earnings stretched far enough to buy an old car. [VERB] Synonyms: put demands on, put a strain on, overextend 11. verb [no cont] If your resources can stretch to something, you can just afford to do it. She suggested to me that I might like to start regular savings and I said 'Well, I don't know whether I can stretch to that.' [VERB + to] Synonyms: afford, have enough money for 12. verb If something stretches your money or resources, it uses them up so you have hardly enough for your needs. The drought there is stretching American resources. [VERB noun] Public expenditure was being stretched to the limit. [be VERB-ed preposition/adverb] stretched graded adjective The deal will also help the company's stretched finances. 13. verb If you say that a job or task stretches you, you mean that you like it because it makes you work hard and use all your energy and skills so that you do not become bored or achieve less than you should. [approval] I'm trying to move on and stretch myself with something different. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] They criticised the quality of teaching, claiming pupils were not stretched enough. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: test, challenge, push, tax 14. singular noun If you say that something is a stretch, you mean that it goes beyond what is usual, true, or possible. Calling him a rock star is a bit of a stretch. We think it can be done, but it's a big, big stretch. 15. at full stretch phrase If you are at full stretch, you are using the maximum amount of effort or energy. Everyone would be working at full stretch. 16. at full stretch phrase [usually verb PHRASE, verb-link PHRASE] If you are at full stretch, your arm is straight and extended as far as possible, usually because you are trying to reach something that is almost too far away. He offered his lighter at full stretch. 17. by any stretch of the imagination/by no stretch of the imagination phrase If you say that something is not true or possible by any stretch of the imagination, you are emphasizing that it is completely untrue or absolutely impossible. [emphasis] We're not a great football side by any stretch of the imagination. By no stretch of the imagination could his speech be described as impersonal. 18. stretch one's legs phrase If you stretch your legs, you go for a short walk, usually after you have been sitting down for a long time. I stopped at the square and got out to stretch my legs. 19. stretch a point phrase [VERB inflects, oft it PHR to-inf] If you stretch a point, you describe something in a way which is not accurate, although it may be partly true. It is stretching a point to call this censorship. Phrasal verbs: stretch out 1. phrasal verb If you stretch out or stretch yourself out, you lie with your legs and body in a straight line. The jacuzzi was too small to stretch out in. [VERB PARTICLE adverb/preposition] Moira stretched herself out on the lower bench. 2. phrasal verb If you stretch out a part of your body, you hold it out straight. He was about to stretch out his hand to grab me. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Idioms: the home stretch or the home straight the last part or stage of a long or difficult activity This month, Wales take on the Czech Republic in the home straight of the qualifying competition. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers be at full stretch [British] to be unable to work any harder or more efficiently, because you are already using all your resources Police are warning that emergency services are at full stretch and they are advising motorists to travel only if their journey is absolutely necessary. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: stretch of track Each night the train was 'stabled' on a lonely stretch of track in glens of purple heather. Times, Sunday Times Both incidents were on the same stretch of track within two hours. The Sun Officers later retrieved footage from their phones showing other activity on the same stretch of track. The Sun And signals are clever things that can get a lot more usage out of a stretch of track. Times, Sunday Times One small stretch of track needs rejoining. Times, Sunday Times No one (except the construction industry) wants to see a ten-mile dam of concrete snaking across this beautiful stretch of water. Times, Sunday Times Below me, a stretch of water, lined with willows and reeds, meanders into the middle distance through meadows. Times, Sunday Times No doubt across the nearest stretch of water. The Sun His 360-yard stretch of water holds more than 500,000 oysters, a small fortune when converted to restaurant prices of up to 3 each. Times, Sunday Times They are in no hurry on their journey, and may stay around a stretch of water which has desirable fish for several days. Times, Sunday Times I think you can stretch the truth and still be a good citizen. Times, Sunday Times If it will help accomplish a kingdom purpose, then it's okay to stretch the truth. Christianity Today The camera may never lie, but sometimes it can stretch the truth to extraordinary limits. Times, Sunday Times Spin doctors stretch the truth and, if necessary, make things up. The Sun Younger people trying to get on the housing ladder were most likely to stretch the truth. Times, Sunday Times To prevent a hip labrum tear, you will have to strengthen muscles or stretch tight muscles that might cause any muscular imbalance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She's showing signs of age, but her face, with the skin stretched tight over her angular cheekbones, still looks dramatic, still beautiful. Times, Sunday Times She could explode with passion, anger and vehemence, produced without warning, her husky voice suddenly turned to steel, eyes blazing, her wide mouth stretched tight. Times, Sunday Times One rubberist describes the sensation of touching the 'smooth elastic texture of vanilla-scented latex stretched tight over soft skin' as a 'sensitivity multiplier'. Times, Sunday Times The grey bark stretched tight, shining silver in the headlights. Times, Sunday Times A vast stretch of polluted sea remains the next challenge. Chicago Sun-Times Across the vast stretch of the oeuvre, there are wide variations in quality. The Times Literary Supplement The area was a vast stretch of common land, a lonely wasteland unsuitable for most forms of agriculture with scant population. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Already vast stretches are now joined up by footpaths and coastal walks. Times, Sunday Times Everyday birds made marvellous by the power of binoculars and the clarity of so much autumn light over such vast stretches of water. Times, Sunday Times He gets up, has a little yoga stretch, comes to the kitchen and waits for his food. Times, Sunday Times You can also try some yoga stretches - they help to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn helps to increase intestinal activity. The Sun Relaxation techniques such as taking a bath or doing yoga stretches can help to clear an overstimulated mind. The Sun Just before, he limbered up for the scene with yoga stretches. The Sun To stay flexible and improve movement, take at least ten minutes after a walk to do some yoga stretches. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 拉长, 伸展四肢, 一段 Japanese: 伸びる, 手足を伸ばす, 区間 |
| 随便看 |
|
英语词典包含147115条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。