读音

/ɪkˈstend/

释义

• 动词:

1. 延长；扩展。例如: “The company decided to extend their working hours.”
2. 扩大；增大。例如: “The garden was extended to include a new flower bed.”
3. 推迟；延期。例如: “They granted me an extension on the deadline.”
4. 提供；给予。例如: “She offered to extend her help with the project.”

短语

• “extend one’s arm” 意为伸出手臂。
• “extend an invitation” 意为发出邀请。
• “extend credit” 意为提供信贷。

例句

• “The bridge had to be extended to accommodate more traffic.”
• “The contract was extended for another six months.”
• “Can you extend your stay for a few more days?”
• “They extended their gratitude to all the volunteers.”

同义词

• prolong
• lengthen
• broaden
• amplify
• enhance