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reaching

UK //ˈriːtʃɪŋ//US //ˈritʃɪŋ//

词源

源自古英语 'rǣcan'(延伸,伸展),与古高地德语 'reichen'(给予)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根 *raikijaną。

verb

❶ 指伸出肢体或物体以触碰、获取某物,或通过努力达成某个目标或状态。

“She was reaching for the book on the top shelf.”

(她伸手去够书架顶层的书。)

“The company is reaching its sales target ahead of schedule.”

(公司提前达到了销售目标。)

同义词:attaining, achieving, grasping, extending, stretching

常见短语

reach out — 主动联系或寻求帮助,常用于社交或支持场景。

“If you need help, don't hesitate to reach out to me.”

(如果需要帮助,随时联系我。)

beyond reach — 指某物无法获取或某目标难以实现,强调距离或难度。

“The cookie jar was placed beyond the children's reach.”

(饼干罐放在孩子们够不着的地方。)