英语词汇“span”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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noun

1The full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers: a warehouse with a clear span of 28 feet...

While a radiator has one relatively small hot area, the underfloor pipes range the full span of the floor, and this greater surface area mean that the pipes don't need to be as hot and the heat is more evenly spread.
Concrete was the only material which could cover the huge spans of the rooms.
Fifty-four feet high, the mill has sails that cover a seventy-foot span.

1.1The wingspan of an aircraft or a bird: the gannets had black-tipped wings with a six-foot span...

Powerful wings spread a span of twenty feet and Jack had to step back to avoid being hit.
Immense wings spread to more than the span of 2 metres in total length.
The wings of the Tupolev-designed plane had a span of more than sixty metres, the same as a Boeing 747's.

1.2An arch or part of a bridge between piers or supports: a major setback was the collapse of one span of a flyover an eight-span bridge...

Cast glass channels in extruded aluminum flames can be installed for long or tall spans without added supports.
Next year will see the start of the five-year $3billion replacement of the eastern span of the Bay Bridge.
In the pre-industrial age, the structural form that was used for the widest spans was the masonry vault or dome.

1.3The maximum distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger, taken as the basis of a measurement equal to 9 inches.He held out an arm to show how the end of the sleeve hung two handspans below his knuckles....

A good rule of thumb when buying or constructing a flight cage for large parrots is that the width should be twice the wingspan, plus a handspan.
Lang's handspan covers 12 notes on the piano keyboard.

2The length of time for which something lasts: a short concentration span...

I didn't have an answer because I didn't know myself and thankfully her concentration span was lacking at that point.
I silently thanked my short concentration span for tuning in for the first few minutes at least.
These are people who've packed seemingly 10 lifetimes into one normal span.

Synonyms

period, space, time, duration, stretch, course, interval, season, term

2.1 archaic A short distance or time.

verb (spans, spanning, spanned)

1 [with object] (Of a bridge, arch, etc.) extend from side to side of: the stream was spanned by a narrow bridge...

We passed the occasional kamikaze truck driver hurtling down the narrow mountain roads; and forded green rivers that were spanned by metal bridges.
The first branch was spanned with a bridge and the second with a ford.
The path turned to cross a small stone bridge spanning a stream.

Synonyms

bridge, cross, traverse, pass over, arch over, vault over

1.1Cover or enclose with the length of one’s hand: her waist was slender enough for him to span with his hands

2Extend across (a period of time or a range of subjects): their interests span almost all the conventional disciplines...

Fingerprints and facial appearance change over time, while iris texture remains unchanged for time periods spanning decades.
Using a combination of classified ads and informal networks, they interviewed surrogate candidates over a period spanning several years.
As every student knows, the period of American history spanning the years 1896 to 1913 is known as the Golden Age Of Zweibel.

Synonyms

extend over, last, stretch across, spread over, cover, range over, comprise, compass

Origin

Old English, 'distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger', of Germanic origin; reinforced in Middle English by Old French espan.

Span as a measure of distance was originally a ‘distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger’. Of Germanic origin, it was rare in Old English but was reinforced from 1300 by Old French version espan. The meaning ‘a short space of time’ (mortal span) dates from the late 16th century. The word was applied to the ‘arch of a bridge’ only from the early 19th century.

Rhymes

span2

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noun

1 Nautical A rope with its ends fastened at different points to a spar or other object in order to provide a purchase.

2A team of people or animals, in particular:

2.1North American A matched pair of horses, mules, or oxen.

2.2South African A team of two or more pairs of oxen.

2.3South African A work gang, especially of prisoners.

3 (a span) South African informal, dated A lot: thanks a span

verb [with object] South African

Yoke (an animal): he spanned his donkeys to the cart

Origin

Mid 16th century (as a verb): from Dutch or Low German spannen. The noun (originally in nautical use) dates from the mid 18th century.

span3

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adjective

See spick and span.

span4

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chiefly archaic

Past of spin.

单词	span
释义	span1 /span / noun 1The full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers: a warehouse with a clear span of 28 feet... While a radiator has one relatively small hot area, the underfloor pipes range the full span of the floor, and this greater surface area mean that the pipes don't need to be as hot and the heat is more evenly spread. Concrete was the only material which could cover the huge spans of the rooms. Fifty-four feet high, the mill has sails that cover a seventy-foot span. 1.1The wingspan of an aircraft or a bird: the gannets had black-tipped wings with a six-foot span... Powerful wings spread a span of twenty feet and Jack had to step back to avoid being hit. Immense wings spread to more than the span of 2 metres in total length. The wings of the Tupolev-designed plane had a span of more than sixty metres, the same as a Boeing 747's. 1.2An arch or part of a bridge between piers or supports: a major setback was the collapse of one span of a flyover an eight-span bridge... Cast glass channels in extruded aluminum flames can be installed for long or tall spans without added supports. Next year will see the start of the five-year $3billion replacement of the eastern span of the Bay Bridge. In the pre-industrial age, the structural form that was used for the widest spans was the masonry vault or dome. 1.3The maximum distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger, taken as the basis of a measurement equal to 9 inches.He held out an arm to show how the end of the sleeve hung two handspans below his knuckles.... A good rule of thumb when buying or constructing a flight cage for large parrots is that the width should be twice the wingspan, plus a handspan. Lang's handspan covers 12 notes on the piano keyboard. 2The length of time for which something lasts: a short concentration span... I didn't have an answer because I didn't know myself and thankfully her concentration span was lacking at that point. I silently thanked my short concentration span for tuning in for the first few minutes at least. These are people who've packed seemingly 10 lifetimes into one normal span. Synonyms period, space, time, duration, stretch, course, interval, season, term 2.1 archaic A short distance or time. verb (spans, spanning, spanned) 1 [with object] (Of a bridge, arch, etc.) extend from side to side of: the stream was spanned by a narrow bridge... We passed the occasional kamikaze truck driver hurtling down the narrow mountain roads; and forded green rivers that were spanned by metal bridges. The first branch was spanned with a bridge and the second with a ford. The path turned to cross a small stone bridge spanning a stream. Synonyms bridge, cross, traverse, pass over, arch over, vault over 1.1Cover or enclose with the length of one’s hand: her waist was slender enough for him to span with his hands 2Extend across (a period of time or a range of subjects): their interests span almost all the conventional disciplines... Fingerprints and facial appearance change over time, while iris texture remains unchanged for time periods spanning decades. Using a combination of classified ads and informal networks, they interviewed surrogate candidates over a period spanning several years. As every student knows, the period of American history spanning the years 1896 to 1913 is known as the Golden Age Of Zweibel. Synonyms extend over, last, stretch across, spread over, cover, range over, comprise, compass Origin Old English, 'distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger', of Germanic origin; reinforced in Middle English by Old French espan. Span as a measure of distance was originally a ‘distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger’. Of Germanic origin, it was rare in Old English but was reinforced from 1300 by Old French version espan. The meaning ‘a short space of time’ (mortal span) dates from the late 16th century. The word was applied to the ‘arch of a bridge’ only from the early 19th century. Rhymes Aberfan, Adrianne, an, Anne, artisan, astrakhan, ban, began, Belmopan, bipartisan, bran, can, Cannes, Cézanne, Cheyenne, clan, courtesan, cran, dan, Dayan, Diane, divan, élan, Elan, fan, flan, foreran, Fran, Friedan, Gell-Mann, gran, Han, Hunan, Ivan, Jan, Japan, Jinan, Joanne, Kazan, Klan, Kordofan, Lacan, Lausanne, Leanne, Limousin, Louvain, man, Mann, Marianne, Milan, Moran, nan, Oran, outran, outspan, Pan, panne, parmesan, partisan, pavane, pecan, Pétain, plan, Pusan, ran, rataplan, rattan, Rosanne, Sagan, Saipan, saran, scan, scran, sedan, spick-and-span, Spokane, Suzanne, Tainan, tan, than, tisane, trepan, van, vin, Wuhan, Xian, Yerevan, Yunnan, Zhongshan span2 /span / noun 1 Nautical A rope with its ends fastened at different points to a spar or other object in order to provide a purchase. 2A team of people or animals, in particular: 2.1North American A matched pair of horses, mules, or oxen. 2.2South African A team of two or more pairs of oxen. 2.3South African A work gang, especially of prisoners. 3 (a span) South African informal, dated A lot: thanks a span verb [with object] South African Yoke (an animal): he spanned his donkeys to the cart Origin Mid 16th century (as a verb): from Dutch or Low German spannen. The noun (originally in nautical use) dates from the mid 18th century. span3 /span / adjective See spick and span. span4 /span / chiefly archaic Past of spin.
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