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extend

UK //ɪkˈstend//US //ɪkˈstend//

词源

源自拉丁语 'extendere',由 'ex-'(向外)和 'tendere'(伸展)组成,意为向外伸展。

verb

❶ 使某物变得更长或更大,通常指空间或时间上的延长或扩展。

“They decided to extend the road to the next village.”

(他们决定把这条路延伸到下一个村庄。)

“The company plans to extend its operations overseas.”

(公司计划将业务扩展到海外。)

❶ 提供或给予某物,如帮助、邀请或欢迎等。

“He extended an invitation to his colleagues for dinner.”

(他向同事们发出了晚餐邀请。)

“The government extended financial aid to the affected families.”

(政府向受灾家庭提供了经济援助。)

同义词:lengthen, expand, prolong, offer, provide

常见短语

extend a hand — 表示愿意提供帮助或支持,常用于比喻意义。

“In times of crisis, it's important to extend a hand to those in need.”

(在危机时刻,向有需要的人伸出援手很重要。)

extend an olive branch — 表示愿意和解或修复关系,源自橄榄枝象征和平的传统。

“After the argument, he extended an olive branch by apologizing.”

(争吵后,他通过道歉表达了和解的意愿。)