| 单词 | reach |
| 释义 | reach —reach /riːtʃ/ noun (DISTANCE) B2 [U] Someone's reach is the distance within which they can stretch out their arm and touch something: » I like to keep a notebook and pencil within (arm's) reach.» The top shelf is within/out of (his) reach.» Make sure that you keep all dangerous substances out of the reach of the children.Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements of length and distanceB2 [U] the distance that can be travelled, especially easily: » We live within (easy) reach of the station.Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements of length and distanceF0 [S] the length of your arm when you stretch it out: » You've got quite a long reach - can you get that box down from the top shelf for me?Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements of length and distanceF0 [C usually singular] an act of stretching out your arm: » He made a sudden reach for his gun.Thesaurus+: ↑Stretching the body• • • Extra Examples:» Chocolate and sweets are kept on a high shelf out of the reach of the children.» I have my book and my paper and everything else that I need within arm's reach.» Can you get that magazine down for me? It's out of my reach.» Everything that I use for work is within reach.» We're within easy reach of the shops here.noun (PART) reaches [plural]F0 a part of a river or part of an area of land: » The expedition set out for the upper reaches of the Amazon.» There was little snow on the lower reaches of the ski run.» We know very little about the farthest/outermost reaches of the universe.Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of watercoursesThesaurus+: ↑Areas of land in general , ↑Space - general wordsF0 the highest or lowest levels of an organization: » The news has shocked the upper reaches of the government.Thesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizationsnoun [S or U] (LIMIT) ► C2 the limit within which someone can achieve something: » An expensive trip like that would be completely beyond/out of (my) reach (= I would not have enough money to pay for it).» After years of saving, the car was at last within (her) reach (= she had enough money to pay for it).Thesaurus+: ↑Achievableverb (ARRIVE) ↑Verb Endings for reach B1 [T] to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort travelling: » We won't reach Miami till five or six o'clock.» They finally reached the coast after five weeks sailing.» News of his accident had only just reached us.Thesaurus+: ↑Arriving, entering and invadingreach a decision, agreement, conclusion, etc.B2 to make a decision, agreement, etc. about something: » She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.» We'll inform you when a decision has been reached.» The jury took four days to reach a verdict.Thesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Approving and approval• • • Extra Examples:» The wind mocked their attempts to reach the shore by pushing the boat further and further out to sea.» It now seems unlikely that the Democratic nominee will reach the Oval Office.» By the time they reached the summit they were exhausted.» The police were certainly quick off the mark reaching the scene of the accident.» The hurricane will probably have spent most of its force by the time it reaches the northern parts of the country.Common mistake: reach or achieve?! Warning: choose the right word!! To talk about reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort, don't say 'reach', say achieve:✗ What are the qualities a person needs to reach success?» What are the qualities a person needs to achieve success?Common mistake: reach! Remember that in all meanings except 'stretch', reach is never followed by 'to'.! Don't say 'reach to something', say reach something:✗ Our income reached to $90 million in 1999.» Our income reached $90 million in 1999.verb (COMMUNICATE) ↑Verb Endings for reach B2 [T] to communicate with someone in a different place, especially by phone or email: » I've been trying to reach you on the phone all day.Thesaurus+: ↑Communicating and keeping in touchF0 [T] to understand and communicate with someone: » He's a strange child and his teachers find it difficult to reach him.Thesaurus+: ↑Communicating and keeping in touchCommon mistake: reach! Remember that in all meanings except 'stretch', reach is never followed by 'to'.! Don't say 'reach to something', say reach something:✗ Our income reached to $90 million in 1999.» Our income reached $90 million in 1999.verb (STRETCH) ↑Verb Endings for reach B2 [I or T] to stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something: » She's grown so tall that she can reach the door handle now.» He reached for the phone and knocked over a glass.» The child reached down/out/over and picked up the kitten.» He reached his hand out for the money.» [+ two objects] UK Can you reach me (down) that book?Thesaurus+: ↑Stretching the bodyF0 [I or T] If an object reaches something, the top or bottom of it touches that thing: » The ladder won't quite reach the top of the wall.» She was wearing a dress that reached (to) her ankles.Thesaurus+: ↑Arriving, entering and invading• • • Extra Examples:» The flex on this iron isn't long enough to reach the socket.» She poured the cream until it reached the brim.» That coat reaches your ankles, shorty!» I can't reach my zip - could you unfasten it, please?» If I stand on the tips of my toes, I can just reach the top shelf.Common mistake: reach! Remember that in all meanings except 'stretch', reach is never followed by 'to'.! Don't say 'reach to something', say reach something:✗ Our income reached to $90 million in 1999.» Our income reached $90 million in 1999.verb [T] (LEVEL) ↑Verb Endings for reach ► B2 to get to a particular level, especially a high one: » The temperature is expected to reach 30°C today.» He's just reached the grand old age of 95.» I've reached the point where I'm not going to put up with her criticisms of me any more.Thesaurus+: ↑Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling• • • Extra Examples:» She will inherit her father's estate when she reaches her majority.» People in Britain legally reach adulthood at 18.» This car can reach 60mph from a standing start in less than six seconds.» The problem of inflation has reached epic proportions.» The song reached No. 32 in the pop charts.Common mistake: reach! Remember that in all meanings except 'stretch', reach is never followed by 'to'.! Don't say 'reach to something', say reach something:✗ Our income reached to $90 million in 1999.» Our income reached $90 million in 1999. |
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