| 词组 | stretch out |
| 释义 | stretch out 1. stretch out/stretch yourself out to lie down in a relaxed way with your legs straight, especially in order to rest +on ▪ He stretched himself out on the bed and closed his eyes. be stretched out ▪ When I got home, Paula was stretched out on the sofa, watching TV. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑lie down, sprawl out 2. stretch out sth • stretch sth out if you stretch out your arms or legs, you move them away from your body and make them straight: ▪ He sat down by the fire, stretched his legs out, and made himself comfortable. stretch out your hand (=hold your hand straight out in front of you in order to take something or touch someone) ▪ "Oh Leonardo," she said, and stretched out her hand to squeeze his. 3. stretch out if an area of land stretches out, it continues for a very long distance, especially as far as you can see: ▪ I was stunned by the beauty of the rolling hills that stretched out towards the Mustang Mountains. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑stretch away 4. stretch out if a period of time stretches out in front of you, it seems to be going to continue for a long time stretch out before/in front of sb ▪ Dan was bored - he felt his life stretching out before him - years and years of the same old routine. 5. stretch sth out • stretch out sth to make something last for a longer period of time than is usual or expected: ▪ The lawyers could stretch this case out for ten years or more. ▪ "Ohhh," said his teacher, stretching the sound out for maximum effect. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑spin out 6. stretch sth out • stretch out sth • stretch out AmE if you stretch out a piece of clothing, or it stretches out, it becomes bigger and looser by being worn or pulled, especially in a way that spoils it: ▪ No, you can't wear my sweater. You'll stretch it out. |
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