| 词组 | stretch |
| 释义 | Stretch Theme: NICKNAME n. a nickname for a tall person, usually male.Well, Stretch, think you'll go out for basketball this season?Come on, Stretch, let's get it in the basket! stretch Theme: DRUGS tr. to cut or dilute a drug.Max was known for stretching the stuff a little too much.Let's stretch this stuff, sell it, and then blow town. Theme: PUNISHMENT 1. in. to hang (as with a death sentence). You will stretch for this, Lefty!I'll live to see you stretch, you rat! 2. n. a prison term. I was away for a stretch of about seven years.That's quite a stretch for tax evasion. Theme: TIME - PERIOD n. a period of time. (Folksy.)Let's talk here for a stretch and then go up and see if dinner's ready.I sat there for a stretch and then got up and kept going. stretch 1. noun 1 a prison sentence; one year's imprisonment. A prison sentence of a number of years is given with the number of years preceding 'stretch' US, 1821. 2 a longer-than-normal limousine with extended seating. From 'stretch limousine' US, 1982. 3 the penis UK, 2001. 4 in poker, a hand consisting of a sequence of five cards. Known conventionally as a 'straight' US, 1988.► to do a stretchto shoplift NEW ZEALAND, 1985 2. verb 1 to serve time in prison. From STRETCH (a prison sentence) US, 2002. 2 to put someone to death by hanging US, 1962 stretch away stretch away if an area of land stretches away, it continues for a long distance+across/to/from/beyond etc To the west were the Great Plains, stretching away across Wyoming to the Rocky Mountains. At the back is a formal garden, stretching away past ponds and flower beds to a pergola.stretch away into the distance It's the best beach resort in Greece with five miles of sand stretching away into the distance 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 out2. 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 away4. stretch out if a period of time stretches out in front of you, it seems to be going to continue for a long timestretch 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 out6. 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. stretch1. n. a period of time. (Folksy.) Let’s talk here for a stretch and then go up and see if dinner’s ready. 2. n. a prison term. I was away for a stretch of about seven years. 3. in. to hang (as with a death sentence). You will stretch for this, Lefty! 4. tv. to cut or dilute a drug. Let’s stretch this stuff, sell it, and then blow town. 5. n. a nickname for a tall person, usually male. (Usually Stretch.) Well, stretch, think you’ll go out for basketball this season?
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