英语词汇“narrowness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Adjective The city's ancient streets are too narrow for buses. We crossed at the narrowest part of the river. His shoulders are very narrow. within the narrow limits allowed by law They offer a narrow range of flavors: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. the study's narrow focus on 30-year-old men The study was narrow in scope. a narrow view of politics Verb The path was narrowed by overgrowth. His eyes narrowed as he focused on the words in front of him. The vase narrows at its top. narrowing the range of options You'll need to narrow the focus of your paper to one central idea. The gap between their salaries was beginning to narrow. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For a narrow and short space, utilize this small closet organization idea: stair-step rods for kids' clothing storage.

Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 The Supreme Court could decide the issues on more-narrow legal grounds than addressing the issue of the privacy clause.

Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 These round-tip nozzles put out a sharp but narrow spray of water to clean leaves and wash away pests.

Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The No Surprises Act manifests government’s own preference for short-term and narrow thinking about large, persistent, and complicated health care problems.

Marc Rodwin, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 Attorney Brian Sajdak told the board the policy's language was not narrow enough to hold up in court.

Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 The lengthy spout is narrow enough to fit between the stems of plants and leaves and the plastic material prevents rust from forming.

Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022 The entrance to the cave, which is tight and narrow, is Test Station Queue.

Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 The home has a 300-foot-long Corten steel wall with narrow and deeply framed window bands, which emit natural light into all the rooms.

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022

Verb

Secondly, redraft the 2001 authorization to narrow it down to terrorist groups like al Qaeda and not have it so open ended in scope, in time and geography, and who we're authorized to take military action against.

Sean Conlon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 While no single solution alone will solve the gender wealth gap, effective leaders employ a range of approaches to narrow it.

John M. Bremen, Forbes, 18 July 2022 To help narrow it down further, think about whether your group of friends is craving some exciting beach time, a quaint and sophisticated stay at a small-town bed and breakfast, a digital detox, or somewhere known for its robust nightlife.

Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 14 June 2022 During that time the court largely declined to expand Bivens beyond its original scope and, in some instances, sought to narrow it.

Matt Ford, The New Republic, 8 June 2022 It’s so hard to narrow it down to only five albums.

Liza Lentini, SPIN, 25 Feb. 2022 To narrow it down, The Get has put together the ultimate edit of the best trench coats for women for every style and need.

Madeline Fass, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2022 The existence of the subpoenas to the state Department of Administration was revealed Friday when Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul asked a Dane County judge to block or narrow them.

Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2022 Caitlin Foord kept the Australians in the game with a goal in the 54th minute before Emily Gielnik scored to narrow it further in the 90th, but ultimately the Matildas couldn't make up the difference.

Anne M. Peterson, Chron, 5 Aug. 2021

Noun

There are options for the wide and the narrow of feet, for minimalist fans and thick-sole pounders, for mountain speedsters and fire-road plodders—and every runner in between.

Justin Nyberg, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 Despite his considerable narrow-mindedness, Simmons found a counterintuitive wisdom in his bodily extremism, a blind faith only in that which facilitates maximum performance—call it optimization on steroids.

Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2022 Democratic societies are encountering unprecedented challenges, which come not only from authoritarian regimes but equally from inside a society with narrow-mindedness, greed for power, and material desire, which are ingrained in human nature.

Stephen Mooallem, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2021 Neither enjoys a large-enough back seat to support adults for hours on end, but the Ford squeezes out a narrow of victory in cargo room.

K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 26 June 2021 No Trump-supporting, independent, or conservative-leaning characters appear except as foils to help illustrate the narrow-mindedness of the main subjects.

Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2020 Ranked choice changes the very act of voting by allowing people to shift their support from losing candidates to more viable options as the field narrows, essentially doing on paper what caucusgoers have typically done in person.

Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2020 Further on, as the road narrows and deteriorates, there are fewer women.

New York Times, 2 Feb. 2020 Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren – have the most to lose on Super Tuesday as the crowded field narrows and the front runners emerge.

Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 27 Feb. 2020 See More

单词	narrowness
释义	narrow 1 of 3 adjective nar·row ˈner-(ˌ)ō ˈna-(ˌ)rō 1 a : of slender width a long and narrow room b : of less than standard or usual width a narrow sidewalk c of a textile : woven in widths usually less than 18 inches (46 centimeters) 2 : limited in size or scope a narrow interpretation 3 a : illiberal (see illiberal sense a) in views or disposition : prejudiced the days of cold hearts and narrow minds T. B. Macaulay b chiefly dialectal : stingy, niggardly 4 a : barely sufficient : close won by a narrow margin b : barely successful a narrow escape 5 : minutely precise : meticulous a narrow inspection 6 of an animal ration : relatively rich in protein as compared with carbohydrate and fat 7 : tense sense 3 narrowly adverb narrowness noun narrow 2 of 3 verb narrowed; narrowing; narrows transitive verb 1 : to decrease the breadth or extent of : contract —often used with down 2 : to decrease the scope or sphere of : limit —often used with down narrow down the choices intransitive verb : to lessen in width or extent : contract —often used with down narrow 3 of 3 noun : a narrow part or passage specifically : a strait connecting two bodies of water —usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction Synonyms Adjective fine hairline needlelike paper-thin skinny slender slim slim-jim thin ultrathin Verb capsule capsulize collapse compact compress condense constrict constringe contract squeeze telescope Noun channel neck sound strait See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The city's ancient streets are too narrow for buses. We crossed at the narrowest part of the river. His shoulders are very narrow. within the narrow limits allowed by law They offer a narrow range of flavors: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. the study's narrow focus on 30-year-old men The study was narrow in scope. a narrow view of politics Verb The path was narrowed by overgrowth. His eyes narrowed as he focused on the words in front of him. The vase narrows at its top. narrowing the range of options You'll need to narrow the focus of your paper to one central idea. The gap between their salaries was beginning to narrow. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective For a narrow and short space, utilize this small closet organization idea: stair-step rods for kids' clothing storage. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 The Supreme Court could decide the issues on more-narrow legal grounds than addressing the issue of the privacy clause. Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 These round-tip nozzles put out a sharp but narrow spray of water to clean leaves and wash away pests. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The No Surprises Act manifests government’s own preference for short-term and narrow thinking about large, persistent, and complicated health care problems. Marc Rodwin, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 Attorney Brian Sajdak told the board the policy's language was not narrow enough to hold up in court. Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 The lengthy spout is narrow enough to fit between the stems of plants and leaves and the plastic material prevents rust from forming. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022 The entrance to the cave, which is tight and narrow, is Test Station Queue. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 The home has a 300-foot-long Corten steel wall with narrow and deeply framed window bands, which emit natural light into all the rooms. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 Verb Secondly, redraft the 2001 authorization to narrow it down to terrorist groups like al Qaeda and not have it so open ended in scope, in time and geography, and who we're authorized to take military action against. Sean Conlon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 While no single solution alone will solve the gender wealth gap, effective leaders employ a range of approaches to narrow it. John M. Bremen, Forbes, 18 July 2022 To help narrow it down further, think about whether your group of friends is craving some exciting beach time, a quaint and sophisticated stay at a small-town bed and breakfast, a digital detox, or somewhere known for its robust nightlife. Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 14 June 2022 During that time the court largely declined to expand Bivens beyond its original scope and, in some instances, sought to narrow it. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 8 June 2022 It’s so hard to narrow it down to only five albums. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 25 Feb. 2022 To narrow it down, The Get has put together the ultimate edit of the best trench coats for women for every style and need. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2022 The existence of the subpoenas to the state Department of Administration was revealed Friday when Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul asked a Dane County judge to block or narrow them. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2022 Caitlin Foord kept the Australians in the game with a goal in the 54th minute before Emily Gielnik scored to narrow it further in the 90th, but ultimately the Matildas couldn't make up the difference. Anne M. Peterson, Chron, 5 Aug. 2021 Noun There are options for the wide and the narrow of feet, for minimalist fans and thick-sole pounders, for mountain speedsters and fire-road plodders—and every runner in between. Justin Nyberg, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 Despite his considerable narrow-mindedness, Simmons found a counterintuitive wisdom in his bodily extremism, a blind faith only in that which facilitates maximum performance—call it optimization on steroids. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2022 Democratic societies are encountering unprecedented challenges, which come not only from authoritarian regimes but equally from inside a society with narrow-mindedness, greed for power, and material desire, which are ingrained in human nature. Stephen Mooallem, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2021 Neither enjoys a large-enough back seat to support adults for hours on end, but the Ford squeezes out a narrow of victory in cargo room. K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 26 June 2021 No Trump-supporting, independent, or conservative-leaning characters appear except as foils to help illustrate the narrow-mindedness of the main subjects. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2020 Ranked choice changes the very act of voting by allowing people to shift their support from losing candidates to more viable options as the field narrows, essentially doing on paper what caucusgoers have typically done in person. Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2020 Further on, as the road narrows and deteriorates, there are fewer women. New York Times, 2 Feb. 2020 Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren – have the most to lose on Super Tuesday as the crowded field narrows and the front runners emerge. Leada Gore \| Lgore@al.com, al, 27 Feb. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective, Verb, and Noun Middle English narowe, from Old English nearu; akin to Old High German narwa scar First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing narrow narrow boat narrow-minded the straight and narrow straight and narrow on the straight and narrow narrow boat narrow-minded the straight and narrow straight and narrow on the straight and narrow Kids Definition narrow 1 of 3 adjective nar·row ˈner-ō narrower; narrowest 1 : of slender or less than usual width …Kino ran straight to the narrow dock where the fishing boats bobbed up and down… Pearl S. Buck, The Big Wave 2 : limited in size or extent We had a narrow range of choices. 3 : not broad or open in mind or views They are narrow in their thinking. 4 : barely successful : close We made a narrow escape. narrow 2 of 3 verb narrowed; narrowing 1 : to make or become less wide … his yellow eyes narrowed to slits. Scott O'Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins 2 : to limit in number : become fewer The list of candidates has been narrowed to ten. narrow 3 of 3 noun : a narrow passage connecting two bodies of water —usually used in pl. narrowness noun as in intolerance Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance intolerance bigotry narrow-mindedness segregation apartheid Jim Crow prejudice separatism race-baiting racism racialism Antonyms & Near Antonyms antidiscrimination antiracism assimilationism antisegregation
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