| 单词 | extend |
| 释义 | extend —extend /ɪkˈstend/ verb (INCREASE) ↑Verb Endings for extend B2 [T] to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer: » We have plans to extend our house (= to make it bigger).» The government has produced a series of leaflets designed to extend (= increase) public awareness of the dangers of AIDS.» We're planning to extend our publishing of children's books (= increase it).Thesaurus+: ↑Stretching the bodyThesaurus+: ↑Becoming bigger , ↑Enlarging and inflatingB2 [T] to make something last longer: » The pub has recently extended its opening hours (= made them longer).» I need to extend my visa (= make it last longer).Thesaurus+: ↑Stretching the bodyThesaurus+: ↑Becoming bigger , ↑Enlarging and inflating• • • Extra Examples:» 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.verb [I + adv/prep] (INCLUDE) ↑Verb Endings for extend ► F0 to include or affect someone or something: » Parking restrictions do not extend to disabled people.» Her new-found tolerance does not extend to single mothers.» The invitation did not extend to family members.Thesaurus+: ↑Including and containing , ↑Comprising and consisting ofThesaurus+: ↑Affecting and influencingverb [I usually + adv/prep] (REACH) ↑Verb Endings for extend ► B2 to reach, stretch, or continue: » The Sahara Desert extends for miles.» The path extends beyond the end of the road.» Rain is expected to extend to (= arrive in) all parts of the country by this evening.» The effects of this legislation will extend (= reach) further than the government intends.Thesaurus+: ↑Stretching the bodyThesaurus+: ↑Becoming bigger , ↑Enlarging and inflating• • • Extra Examples:» Our property extends as far as that line of trees over there.verb [T] (STRETCH) ↑Verb Endings for extend ► F0 to stretch something out: » We've extended a washing line (= made it reach) between two trees in the garden.» He extended his hand as a greeting (= held out his hand for someone to shake it).Thesaurus+: ↑Stretching the bodyThesaurus+: ↑Becoming bigger , ↑Enlarging and inflatingverb [T] (USE ABILITY) ↑Verb Endings for extend ► F0 to cause someone to use all their ability: » She feels that her job doesn't extend her enough.Thesaurus+: ↑Trying and making an effort , ↑Effort and expending energyverb [T] FORMAL (OFFER) ↑Verb Endings for extend ► F0 to offer or give something to someone: » I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness.» The chairperson extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker.» The government is extending aid to people who have been affected by the earthquake.» [+ two objects] The bank has agreed to extend us money/extend money to us (= lend us money) to buy our house.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplying |
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