extend

US /ɪkˈstend/
UK /ɪkˈstend/
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1.

延長, 擴展

make (something) longer or wider

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We plan to extend the kitchen by two meters.
我們計畫把廚房擴建兩米。
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The bridge will be extended to reach the other side of the river.
這座橋將被延長以到達河的另一邊。
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lengthenwidenenlargeexpand
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shortencontract
2.

提供, 發出

offer or give something to someone

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They decided to extend an invitation to all their neighbors.
他們決定向所有鄰居發出邀請。
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The company will extend credit to qualified customers.
公司將向合格客戶提供信貸。
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offergiveprovidegrant
3.

伸出, 伸展

stretch out (a hand or foot)

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He extended his hand to shake mine.
他伸出手來和我握手。
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The cat extended its claws.
貓伸出了它的爪子。
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stretchreach outprotrude
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extended family