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extra

UK //ˈek.strə//US //ˈek.strə//

词源

源自拉丁语 'extra'(意为“在外面”),17世纪通过法语进入英语,最初用作前缀表示“超出”。

adjective

❶ 额外的,指超出平常数量或范围的,常用于描述不需要但被添加的事物。

“Can I have an extra blanket? It's cold tonight.”

(我能多要一条毯子吗?今晚很冷。)

“She always carries extra batteries for her camera.”

(她总是为相机携带备用电池。)

同义词:additional, supplementary, spare

noun

❶ 额外的事物,特指电影中的临时演员或商品附加的赠品。

“She worked as an extra in several Hollywood movies.”

(她在几部好莱坞电影中担任临时演员。)

“This shampoo comes with an extra of conditioner.”

(这款洗发水附赠护发素。)

同义词:add-on, bonus, perk

adverb

❶ 特别地,强调程度超出一般标准,多用于口语。

“This cake is extra delicious!”

(这个蛋糕特别好吃!)

“She was extra careful with the fragile package.”

(她对那个易碎包裹格外小心。)

同义词:exceptionally, unusually, particularly

常见短语

extra charge — 额外费用,指基本价格之外需要支付的款项。

“There's an extra charge for luggage over 20kg.”

(行李超过20公斤需要支付额外费用。)

go the extra mile — 付出额外努力,指比预期或要求做得更多。

“She always goes the extra mile to help her students.”

(她总是不遗余力地帮助学生。)