Wordiyospan
🇬🇧 UK/spæn/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
v.
To extend across a distance, area, or period of time; to stretch from one point to another.
跨越，横跨；延续（一段时间）
n.
The full length or extent of something; the distance between two points or the duration of a period of time.
跨度，全长；（时间的）一段，期间
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishspanother
=span
Common Collocations
- 1.span of time一段时间
- 2.life span寿命；生命周期
- 3.attention span注意力持续时间
- 4.span across横跨……
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ancient bridge spans the river, connecting two villages.
- 2.
Her career spanned over four decades in the film industry.
- 3.
The project spans multiple disciplines, from engineering to environmental science.