Expands Meaning in English
word · lemma: expand
ɪkˈspændz
ik-SPANDZ
ɛkspˈændz
ek-SPANDZ
释义
To become larger in size, amount, or number, or to make something become larger or more extensive.
用法与细微差别
Used formally and informally, for both physical growth (like a balloon) and abstract ideas (like a business or influence). Often used with 'quickly', 'rapidly', or 'into'. Not the same as 'extend', which focuses on making something longer.
Spanish: se expande - amplíaPortuguese (BR): expande - ampliaPortuguese (PT): expande - ampliaChinese (Simplified): 扩展 - 扩大Chinese (Traditional): 擴展 - 擴大Hindi: फैलता है - बढ़ता हैArabic: يتوسع - يمتدBengali: বৃদ্ধি পায় - বিস্তার লাভ করেRussian: расширяется - увеличиваетсяJapanese: 広がる - 拡大するVietnamese: mở rộng - lan rộngKorean: 확장된다 - 늘어난다Turkish: genişler - büyürUrdu: پھیلتا ہے - بڑھتا ہےIndonesian: meluas - berkembang
例句
The universe expands every second.
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Hot air expands and rises.
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The company expands its services every year.
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My heart expands with joy when I see my family.
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As the business expands, we'll need more staff.
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