| 单词 | extra |
| 释义 | extra (ekstrə ) Word forms: extras 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A2 You use extra to describe an amount, person, or thing that is added to others of the same kind, or that can be added to others of the same kind. Police warned motorists to allow extra time to get to work. Extra staff have been taken on to cover busy periods. There's an extra blanket in the bottom drawer of the cupboard. Synonyms: additional, more, new, other 2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] B1 If something is extra, you have to pay more money for it in addition to what you are already paying for something. For foreign orders postage is extra. The price of your meal is extra. Extra is also a pronoun. Many of the additional features now cost extra. She won't pay any extra. Extra is also an adverb. You may be charged 10% extra for this service. Synonyms: in addition, additionally, over and above, x [text messaging] 3. countable noun [usually plural] Extras are additional amounts of money that are added to the price that you have to pay for something. She is disgusted by big hotels adding so many extras to the bill that it nearly doubles. There are no hidden extras. 4. countable noun [usually plural] B1+ Extras are things which are not necessary in a situation, activity, or object, but which make it more comfortable, useful, or enjoyable. Optional extras include cooking tuition at a top restaurant. They are also spending much less on extras like meals in restaurants. 5. countable noun The extras in a film are the people who play unimportant parts, for example as members of a crowd. 6. adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb] You can use extra in front of adjectives and adverbs to emphasize the quality that they are describing. [informal, emphasis] I'd have to be extra careful. What makes a magnificent garden extra special? We were all told to try extra hard to be nice to him. ...a bag of extra-strong peppermints. Synonyms: exceptionally, very, specially, especially 7. to go the extra mile phrase If you say that someone is willing to go the extra mile, you mean that they are willing to make a special effort to do or achieve something. The President is determined 'to go the extra mile for peace'. extra- (ekstrə- ) prefix extra- is used to form adjectives indicating that something is outside something or is not part of it. [formal] The move was extra-constitutional. They competed for power through a combination of parliamentary and extra-parliamentary methods. The report says torture was widespread, as were extra-judicial executions by government troops. Idioms: go the extra mile to be willing to make a special effort to do or achieve something I discovered that going the extra mile has always been the hallmark of successful people. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: extra flavour Serve with green vegetables - and add chopped herbs to the sauce for extra flavour. The Sun (2016) Sprinkle the dried lavender over the iced cake for decoration and extra flavour. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Boil in stock or add onions for extra flavour. The Sun (2015) He also announced extra funding for antiterrorism measures. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Village schools will get extra funding at the expense of inner-city establishments under a new system disclosed yesterday by the education secretary. Times, Sunday Times (2016) College principals welcomed the case for extra funding but said this should come from a new financial settlement rather than a levy. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Without extra funding we will not be able to provide the service that people rightly expect. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Progress on carbon capture and storage, given extra funding in the budget, is the great white hope. Times, Sunday Times (2014) They gave me extra help with good humour and understanding. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Join a dance or mime class if you need extra help. 50 Ways to Become a Self-Confident Woman (1989) For the extra money you get a touchscreen satellite navigation system. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This extra money would be sufficient to fund existing speed cameras and recommission those that had been switched off. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The aim was to raise extra money. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The economy seats are so comfy it might not be worth the extra money! The Sun (2013) We have no contingency fund so extra money will be useful. The Sun (2012) The trick here is to follow your normal routine but add some extra oomph. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Everything she does, you feel it comes with that extra oomph. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Tortilla chips can also be spiced up with salsa for extra oomph. canada.com (2008) That extra spending power will boost the whole economy. The Sun (2016) An aide wrote the extra spending meant'going into reserves or cutting programme expenditure '. The Sun (2016) That extra spending is substantial, despite incomes per person being almost identical. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The extra spending has enabled the Scottish government to abolish prescription charges. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Translations: Chinese: 额外的, 特别地, 额外费用 Japanese: 余分の, 余分に, 追加料金 |
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