读音

/ɪkˈspænʃən/

释义

• 名词:

  • 增大；扩展：The company is planning an expansion of its operations.
  • 扩展部分；膨胀：The metal expands when it’s heated.
  • 解释；详述：The book includes an expansion of the theory.

• 动词:

  • 扩大；扩展：The city has expanded rapidly in recent years.
  • 展开；展开论述：Can you expand on your idea?

短语

• “expansion plans” 意为扩张计划。
• “economic expansion” 指经济扩张或增长。
• “thermal expansion” 指热膨胀。

例句

• 名词: “The new factory represents a significant expansion for the company.”
• 动词: “The government aims to expand healthcare services in rural areas.”
• 动词短语: “The company is expanding its customer base by offering more products.”

同义词

• Enlargement
• Growth
• Augmentation
• Development
• Extension