extend
UK/ik'stend/US
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
v.
To make something longer, larger, or last for more time
延长，扩大，延伸（长度、范围或时间）
v.
To stretch out or reach out (a hand, an offer, a welcome)
伸出（手）；致以、提供（帮助、欢迎等）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex- (out) + tend (stretch) = "to stretch outward." The core image is pulling something out so it reaches further — a longer rope, a longer deadline, a hand reaching out. From the physical sense (extend a ladder) it broadens to time (extend a deadline) and abstract gestures (extend an invitation).
Root tend still carries 40 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.extend a deadline延长截止日期
- 2.extend an invitation发出邀请
- 3.extend a contract续签合同
- 4.extend a hand伸出手
Example Sentences
- 1.
They decided to extend the deadline by another week.
- 2.
The garden extends all the way down to the river.
- 3.
I'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new colleagues.