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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-derived
ex-out of, former
+
tensstretch, extend
+
-ionact, process, state
=extension

The 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 words

Common 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.

Word Forms

Noun

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