ex
tend
第三人称
extends
现在进行时
extending
过去式
extended
过去完成时
extended
1
延长, 扩展
to enlarge or lengthen something
及物动词
- She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.
她伸出手来友好地握手。
- The construction workers are extending the road to improve traffic flow.
建筑工人正在延长道路以改善交通流量。
- The company has extended its product line to attract a wider customer base.
该公司已扩展其产品线以吸引更广泛的客户群。
- The artist was extending the canvas to create a larger painting.
艺术家正在扩展画布以创作更大的画作。
- The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space.
市议会计划通过增加更多的绿地来扩展公园。
2
延伸, 扩展
to stretch out or expand over a distance
- The road extends for miles through the desert, disappearing into the horizon.
这条路在沙漠中延伸数英里，消失在地平线上。
- The forest extends as far as the eye can see, with towering trees reaching toward the sky.
森林延伸至目力所及之处，高耸的树木直指天空。
- The beach extends along the coastline, offering miles of sandy shoreline for visitors to enjoy.
海滩沿着海岸线延伸，为游客提供了数英里的沙滩海岸线供其享受。
- The river extends through the valley, carving a path between the mountains.
河流延伸穿过山谷，在群山之间开辟出一条道路。
3
延长, 提供
to offer, grant, or give something to someone
- The company extended a job offer to the qualified candidate after a successful interview.
公司在一场成功的面试后向合格的候选人提供了工作机会。
- The university extended scholarships to exceptional students based on their academic achievements.
大学根据学业成绩向优秀学生延长了奖学金。
- The charity extended financial assistance to families affected by the natural disaster.
慈善机构向受自然灾害影响的家庭提供了经济援助。
- The government extended tax credits to businesses investing in renewable energy projects.
政府延长了对投资可再生能源项目的企业的税收抵免。
- The mentor extended guidance and support to the mentee throughout their career development.
导师在学员的整个职业发展过程中提供了指导和支持。
同义词：
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伸出, 提供
to hold out and offer something to someone
及物动词
- She extended her hand in greeting to welcome the new colleague to the team.
她伸出手来打招呼，欢迎新同事加入团队。
- The waiter extended the menu towards the patrons, inviting them to make their selections.
服务员将菜单递给顾客，邀请他们做出选择。
- The host extended a plate of appetizers to the guests as they entered the party.
主人向进入派对的客人递了一盘开胃菜。
- She extended a tissue to her friend who was crying, offering comfort and support.
她向正在哭泣的朋友递了一张纸巾，提供安慰和支持。
- The vendor extended a sample of the product to passersby, inviting them to try it.
小贩向路人递出了产品的样品，邀请他们尝试。
5
延长, 提供
to offer or provide something to someone
及物动词
- The hotel manager extended a warm welcome to the guests as they arrived.
酒店经理在客人到达时表示了热烈的欢迎。
- The company extended an invitation to the conference to all employees interested in professional development.
公司向所有对专业发展感兴趣的员工发出了参加会议的邀请。
- The airline extended an apology to passengers affected by the flight delay, offering vouchers for future travel.
航空公司向受航班延误影响的乘客表示歉意，并提供未来旅行的代金券。
- The neighbor extended an offer to water the plants while the family was away on vacation.
邻居提出在家人度假时给植物浇水。
6
延长, 扩展
to prolong the duration or lifespan of something
及物动词
- The scientist's breakthrough discovery could extend the lifespan of patients with terminal illnesses.
科学家的突破性发现可以延长绝症患者的寿命。
- Regular maintenance can extend the life of your car, preventing costly repairs and breakdowns.
定期保养可以延长您汽车的使用寿命，避免昂贵的维修和故障。
- The new software update promises to extend the battery life of smartphones, improving user experience.
新的软件更新承诺延长智能手机的电池寿命，改善用户体验。
- Planting drought-resistant crops can extend the growing season in arid regions, increasing agricultural productivity.
种植耐旱作物可以延长干旱地区的生长季节，提高农业生产力。
7
扩展, 包括
to apply to or include someone within a particular scope, range, or group
- The scholarship program extends to students from low-income families who demonstrate academic excellence.
奖学金计划适用于表现出学术卓越的低收入家庭学生。
- The benefits package extends to all full-time employees.
福利套餐适用于所有全职员工。
- The invitation extends to friends and family members of the graduating students.
邀请延伸至毕业生的朋友和家人。
- The discount offer extends to senior citizens aged 65 and older, providing reduced prices on select items.
折扣优惠适用于65岁及以上的老年人，提供选定商品的降价。
- The dress code policy extends to all staff members, requiring professional attire during business hours.
着装政策适用于所有员工，要求在营业时间内穿着专业服装。
同义词：
8
延伸, 扩展
to spread outward from a central point and reach a wider area
- As the wildfire raged on, it extended rapidly across the forest, engulfing trees and vegetation in its path.
随着野火肆虐，它迅速蔓延整个森林，吞噬了沿途的树木和植被。
- The urban sprawl extended outward from the downtown core.
城市扩张从市中心核心向外延伸。
- The network of hiking trails extended throughout the national park, allowing visitors to explore its diverse landscapes.
徒步旅行路线网络延伸至整个国家公园，让游客可以探索其多样化的景观。
- The vines extended across the garden, covering the trellis with lush green foliage.
藤蔓延伸穿过花园，用茂盛的绿叶覆盖了棚架。
同义词：
9
延长, 扩展
to increase the volume or quantity of something by adding a cheaper substance or modifier
及物动词
- The baker extended the cake batter by adding additional flour.
面包师通过添加额外的面粉扩展了蛋糕面糊。
- Some manufacturers extend ground meat with fillers such as breadcrumbs or soy protein to lower production costs.
一些制造商用面包屑或大豆蛋白等填充物扩展绞肉以降低生产成本。
- The chef extended the soup with extra broth to serve a larger group of guests without compromising on flavor.
厨师用额外的肉汤扩展了汤，以便为更多的客人服务而不影响味道。
- The contractor extended the paint by diluting it with water.
承包商通过用水稀释来扩展油漆。
- To increase profit margins, some coffee sellers extend their blends with cheaper beans or additives like chicory.
为了提高利润率，一些咖啡卖家通过添加更便宜的豆子或菊苣等添加剂来扩展他们的混合物。
同义词：
10
延长, 推迟
to prolong or defer the time of payment of a debt or obligation
及物动词
- The bank agreed to extend the repayment period of the loan to help the borrower manage their financial difficulties.
银行同意延长贷款的还款期限，以帮助借款人管理其财务困难。
- The utility company offers options to extend the due date for bill payments for customers experiencing financial hardship.
公用事业公司为经历财务困难的客户提供延长账单支付到期日的选项。
- The credit card issuer extended the grace period for payment of the outstanding balance.
信用卡发卡机构延长了未偿余额的宽限期。
- The mortgage lender agreed to extend the term of the mortgage to lower the monthly payments for the homeowner.
抵押贷款人同意延长抵押贷款的期限，以降低房主的月供。
- The supplier extended the terms of payment for the invoice from 30 days to 60 days to assist the struggling business.
供应商将发票的付款条件从30天延长至60天，以帮助陷入困境的企业。
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扩展, 竭尽全力
to make someone or something exert their maximum effort or stretch their capabilities to the fullest
及物动词
- Facing tough competition, the athlete extended herself, giving her all in the final sprint to the finish line.
面对激烈的竞争，运动员伸展了自己，在冲向终点的最后冲刺中全力以赴。
- The coach extended the team during practice, pushing them to their limits to improve their performance.
教练在训练中扩展了团队，将他们推向极限以提高他们的表现。
- The leader extended the workforce by delegating responsibilities and encouraging collaboration.
领导者通过委派责任和鼓励合作扩展了劳动力。
- Despite the obstacles, the entrepreneur extended his startup, pouring all his energy into making it a success.
尽管有障碍，企业家还是扩展了他的初创公司，倾注了全部精力使其成功。
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12
伸展, 延长
to straighten or stretch out the body or a limb to its maximum length
及物动词
- After a long day at the desk, she decided to extend her legs and relax on the couch.
在办公桌前度过漫长的一天后，她决定伸展双腿，在沙发上放松一下。
- The yoga instructor instructed the class to extend their arms overhead in a full stretch.
瑜伽教练指导全班同学以完全伸展的方式将手臂伸展过头顶。
- The therapist guided the patient to extend their arm fully to measure their range of motion.
治疗师指导患者完全伸展手臂以测量他们的运动范围。
- In the morning sun, the cat stretched out on the windowsill, extending its body to bask in the warmth.
在晨光中，猫在窗台上伸展身体，伸展身体以享受温暖。
- The dancer extended her leg in a high kick, displaying her agility and precision.
舞者在一个高踢中伸展了她的腿，展示了她的敏捷和精确。