好词典

reaches

UK //ˈriːtʃɪz//US //ˈriːtʃɪz//

词源

源自古英语rǣcan(延伸,伸展),源自原始日耳曼语*raikijaną,与古诺尔斯语reka(驱动)相关。

verb

❶ 指某物延伸或扩展到某个地方或程度,常用于描述地理范围或影响力的扩大。

“The river reaches the sea after hundreds of miles.”

(这条河流绵延数百英里后汇入大海。)

“Her fame reaches every corner of the world.”

(她的名声传遍世界每个角落。)

❶ 指通过努力或行动实现某个目标或状态,强调过程的结果。

“She finally reached her dream of becoming a doctor.”

(她终于实现了成为医生的梦想。)

“After months of training, he reached peak physical condition.”

(经过数月训练,他达到了最佳体能状态。)

同义词:attain, achieve, extend, arrive at, get to

noun

❶ 指河流的某一段区域,通常用于描述特定流域或河段。

“The upper reaches of the river are difficult to navigate.”

(这条河的上游河段难以航行。)

“Fishing is prohibited in the lower reaches during spawning season.”

(产卵季节禁止在下游河段捕鱼。)

❶ 指某个领域或范围的极限或边界,常用于比喻性表达。

“This discovery pushes the reaches of human knowledge.”

(这一发现拓展了人类知识的边界。)

“Her generosity knows no reaches.”

(她的慷慨没有限度。)

同义词:section, part, extent, range, domain

常见短语

far reaches — 指非常遥远或难以到达的地方,强调距离或可及性的极限。

“The expedition traveled to the far reaches of Antarctica.”

(探险队前往了南极洲最偏远的地区。)

within reach — 形容某物近在咫尺或目标即将实现,强调可获得性或可实现性。

“Victory is now within reach for our team.”

(胜利现在对我们队来说触手可及。)