expand

“expand”的中文翻译

词典解释

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及物动词 vt.

1. 展开,张开(帆,翅等)

The eagle expanded its wings.

老鹰展开翅膀。

2. 使膨胀;使扩张

3. 扩大;扩充;发展

He is thinking of expanding his business.

他正考虑扩展他的生意。

4. 详述

They have expanded my view on the question.

他们已更充分地阐明了我对这个问题的观点。

不及物动词 vi.

1. 展开,张开

2. 扩张;发展;增长

In ten years the city's population expanded by 12%.

十年之中,该城人口增加了百分之十二。

3. 膨胀

Water expands when it freezes.

水结冰时体积膨胀。

A tire expands when you pump air into it.

轮胎打了气就会胀大。

4. 详细说明[(+on/upon)]

5. 变得和蔼可亲;感到心旷神怡;变开朗

My father expanded a little when he had had a drink, and started to talk more freely.

我父亲小酌之后,就变得开朗可亲些,话也说得多了。

Her face expanded in a smile.

她笑逐颜开。

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