expansion
UK/ik'spænʃәn/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The process of becoming larger or more extensive.
扩大；扩展；扩张
n.
An increase in physical size, especially from heat.
膨胀
n.
A part added to make something larger; an extension.
扩建部分；扩充内容
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex- (out) + pans (the pānsus form of pandere, spread) + -ion (act/process) = 'the act of spreading out.' Note the spelling shift: the verb is expand, but the noun uses the Latin past-participle stem pāns-, so it's expansion, not 'expandion.'
Root pand still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.rapid expansion快速扩张
- 2.business expansion业务扩展
- 3.territorial expansion领土扩张
- 4.economic expansion经济扩张
- 5.expansion plans扩张计划
Example Sentences
- 1.
The rapid expansion of the city created serious housing shortages.
- 2.
The company's expansion into Europe doubled its workforce.
- 3.
Bridges are built with gaps to allow for thermal expansion.