extent
UK/ik'stent/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The degree or scale to which something is true or happens
程度
n.
The size or area that something covers
范围，广度
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex- (out) + tent (stretched form of tend) = "how far something is stretched out." Extent measures how far something reaches — physically (the extent of the forest) or figuratively (to what extent do you agree?). It is the noun for the reach of a stretch.
Root tend still carries 40 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.to some extent在某种程度上
- 2.to what extent在多大程度上
- 3.the full extent全部范围/程度
- 4.to a large extent在很大程度上
Example Sentences
- 1.
We were shocked by the extent of the damage.
- 2.
To some extent, I agree with you.
- 3.
Nobody knew the full extent of his debts.