Extent
how large, important, serious, etc. something is 程度,限度 [名词]
1. How can you expect us to make a reduction to that extent?
您怎么能要求我们减价那么多呢?
2. I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge.
我对他知识的渊博感到惊奇。
3. I disagree to some extent with this remark.
我在某种程度上并不同意这种说法。
4. To a certain extent, I am in favor of your project.
从某种程度上说,我赞成你的方案。
Extend
to make something longer or larger 延长,延伸;扩大,扩展 [及物动词]
1. There are plans to extend the no-smoking area.
现已有扩大无烟区的计划。
2. You can extend your knowledge by reading books.
你可以通过读书来增长知识。
3. We hope the boss can extend the deadline.
我们希望主管可以延长期限。
4. They want to extend their business scope.
他们想扩大业务范围。
to offer or give something to somebody 提供,给予 [及物动词] [正式用语]
1. The bank has promised to extend your company credit.
银行已经答应向你们公司提供信用贷款。
2. I extend my heartfelt thanks for your help.
我对你的帮助表示由衷的感谢。
3. Let us extend a very warm welcome to our new neighbours.
让我们向新邻居表示热烈的欢迎。
4. It was kind of you to extend an invitation to us.
感谢您对我们的邀请。
【注意】
1. 请注意extent和extend词性的区别,前者为名词,后者为动词。
2. extend最常见的意思是延长,扩大,当它表示提供,给予时,主要用于正式场合。
3. 关于extent一词,常见的搭配有:to some extent / to a certain extent / to a great extent
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The problem with big brains 聪明大脑所带来的问题
Pull something out of the hat 突施妙计
A cashless society 无现金社会
White / blue-collar worker 白领,蓝领
Are you addicted to your phone? 你是不是玩手机上瘾了?
In good nick 品质好、没有损坏
Would you let your baby sleep in a box? 你愿意让自己的宝宝在盒子里睡觉吗?
To make a monkey out of me 捉弄我
Bust a gut 拼了命地工作
Hot potato 棘手的问题“烫手山芋”
A recipe for disaster 后患无穷
To lie through your teeth 睁眼说瞎话
Axe to grind 别有用心
Online Shopping 网上购物-英语点津
Bye bye Big Ben's bongs 与大本钟的钟声暂时告别
Going forward 从今往后
Bored at work? Sue the boss! 工作无聊怪老板?
Burn a hole in your pocket 有钱不花难受
In the blink of an eye 一眨眼之间
Test the water 试探,摸底
Drama queen 小题大做的人
Cheap and cheerful 物美价廉
Clean up your act 改邪归正
You're pulling my leg! 你在愚弄我!
To fall at the first hurdle 跌倒在第一关
It's on the cards 这件事十有八九会发生
Knee-jerk reaction 本能反映
One good turn deserves another 以德报德,礼尚往来
There's method to my madness 我有一个不合常理的办法
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