extend

1. V-I If you say that something, usually something large, extends for a particular distance or extends from one place to another, you are indicating its size or position. 延伸

The caves extend for some 12 miles. 這些洞穴延伸約12英裡。

The main stem will extend to around 12 ft, if left to develop naturally. 如果讓其自然生長，主乾會延伸到12英尺左右。

2. V-I If an object extends from a surface or place, it sticks out from it. 伸出; 凸出

A table extended from the front of her desk to create a T-shaped seating arrangement. 一張桌子從她的辦公桌前耑伸出，形成T型的座位排列。

3. V-I If an event or activity extends over a period of time, it continues for that time. 持續

The normal cyclone season extends from December to April. 正常的颶風季節從12月持續到4月。

4. V-I If something extends to a group of people, things, or activities, it includes or affects them. 包括; 涉及

The service also extends to wrapping and delivering gifts. 這項服務還包括包裝及遞送禮物。

The talks will extend to the church, human rights groups, and other social organizations. 這些會談將涉及教會、人權組織和其他的社會組織。

5. V-T If you extend something, you make it longer or bigger. 延長; 擴大

This year they have introduced three new products to extend their range. 今年他們已引入了3種新産品以擴大他們的範圍。

The building was extended in 1500. 該建築於1500年擴建。

6. V-I If a piece of equipment or furniture extends, its length can be increased. 能伸展

...a table that extends to accommodate extra guests. …一張能伸展以容納更多客人的桌子。

7. V-T If you extend something, you make it last longer than before or end at a later date. 延長期限

They have extended the deadline by twenty-four hours. 他們已經將最後期限延長了24小時。

8. V-T If you extend something to other people or things, you make it include or affect more people or things. 擴延 (到其他人或物)

It might be possible to extend the technique to other crop plants. 把該技術擴延到其它辳作物上也許是可能的。

9. V-T If someone extends their hand, they stretch out their arm and hand to shake hands with someone. 伸出

The man extended his hand: "I'm Chuck."

這位男士伸出了他的手：“我是查尅。”