词组 | expand |
释义 | expand AC /ɪkˈspænd/ verb to become larger in size, or to make something become larger in sizeadverbsexpand (sth) rapidly The population is expanding rapidly. | The seaside town rapidly expanded its tourism business.expand (sth) greatly Japan’s domestic economy expanded greatly during this period.expand (sth) significantly (=in an important way) The United Nations significantly expanded its peacekeeping force in the region.expand (sth) dramatically (=in a great and sudden way) Wine production has expanded dramatically.nouns + expandmetal expands Metal expands when it is heated.the universe expands One day the universe will stop expanding.an economy expands The economy is expanding by 2% a year.expand + nounsexpand the number of sth The college intends to expand the number of full-time courses that it offers to students.expand the range/scope of sth The store will expand the range of goods that it sells.expands your business/activities/operations The chairman wants the firm to expand its business in Asia. | Siemens successfully expanded its international business.expand production Car-makers expanded production of luxury cars.expand your influence China has expanded its influence in Africa.expand your use of sth Firms have expanded their use of information technology. |
随便看 |
英语词组固定搭配大全包含4241条英汉双解词组,基本涵盖了全部常用英文词组、短语的翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。