| 词组 | broaden |
| 释义 | phrasebroaden[broadened, broadened, broadening] broaden out 1. broaden out if a road or river broadens out, it becomes wider: At last the road broadened out and I was able to overtake the truck in front. Ahead of us the river broadened out, creating the effect of a lake.2. broaden out sth • broaden sth out • broaden out especially BrE to include a range of different subjects, or to make something do this: I'd like to broaden out the discussion a little. The course has broadened out and now includes a range of related subjects. broaden (one's) horizonsTo have a new experience. I'm really nervous to live at school, but I know I need to broaden my horizons and get some experience living without my family. I can't believe that Molly has never left the state before! She seriously needs to broaden her horizons! broaden outTo widen or expand something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "broaden" and "out." They want to knock down a wall and broaden their kitchen out. I'm doing these exercises to broaden out my shoulders. broaden outto become wider; to expand. The river broadened out and became deeper. The road broadens out here. broaden something outto make something wider; to expand something. Now, broaden this part out a little, so it looks like a cloud, not a painted pillow. Broaden out the river in your painting so it looks very wide. The photographic view of the valley can be broadened out by using a different lens. Travel broadens the mind.Prov. When you travel, you learn things about the people and places you see. Marie: I never realized how well-off most Americans are until I visited India. Jane: So it's true that travel broadens the mind, huh? Everyone who gets the chance should go abroad. Travel broadens the mind. |
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