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🇬🇧 UK/ik'spænd/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

v.

To make or become larger in size, number, or scope; to develop or elaborate on something.

扩大,扩展;展开,详述

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
pandspread, open, extend
=expand

Common Collocations

  • 1.expand into扩展到
  • 2.expand on详述
  • 3.expand rapidly迅速扩张

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The company plans to expand its operations into three new markets.

  • 2.

    Metal expands when heated and contracts when cooled.

  • 3.

    She expanded on her earlier remarks during the interview.

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