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extensive

UK/ik'stensiv/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Covering a large area or range; great in amount or scope

广泛的,大量的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ex-out of, former
+
tensstretch, extend
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=extensive

ex- (out) + tens (stretched form of tend) + -ive (tending to) = "stretched far out," hence wide-ranging. Built on extend.

Root tend still carries 40 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.extensive research广泛的研究
  • 2.extensive experience丰富的经验
  • 3.extensive damage广泛的损害

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The report is based on extensive research.

  • 2.

    She has extensive experience in marketing.

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