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extent

UK /ɪkˈstent/US /ɪkˈstent/

词源

源自拉丁语 'extentus',意为'伸展的'或'扩展的',后经古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指某事物的范围、程度或大小,用来描述事物覆盖的区域或影响的范围。

“The extent of the damage caused by the storm was enormous.”

(这场风暴造成的破坏范围非常大。)

“We don't yet know the full extent of his injuries.”

(我们还不清楚他受伤的严重程度。)

同义词:degree, scope, range

常见短语

to a certain extent — 表示某事在某种程度上是正确的,但并非完全如此。

“To a certain extent, the weather affects our mood.”

(天气在某种程度上会影响我们的心情。)

to the extent that — 表示某事达到某种程度或范围,通常用于强调某种情况。

“He was angry to the extent that he couldn't speak.”

(他生气到说不出话的程度。)