
reaches
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。)
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。)
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。)