extension
UK/ik'stenʃәn/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
An increase in length, area, scope, or time
延伸,扩展;延长
n.
An added part, or an extra phone line/number within a system
扩建部分;(电话)分机号
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of extend: ex- (out) + tens (stretched form) + -ion (act/result) = "the act or result of stretching out." Whether it's a deadline extension, a phone extension, or a hair extension, all keep the idea of something stretched further from the original.
Root tend still carries 40 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.deadline extension截止日期延长
- 2.extension cord延长线
- 3.phone extension电话分机
- 4.loan extension贷款展期
Example Sentences
- 1.
She asked for a two-week extension on the project.
- 2.
You can reach me on extension 204.
- 3.
The new wing is an extension of the old hospital building.