extend

US /ɪkˈstend/
UK /ɪkˈstend/
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1.

延长, 扩展

make (something) longer or wider

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We plan to extend the kitchen by two meters.
我们计划把厨房扩建两米。
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The bridge will be extended to reach the other side of the river.
这座桥将被延长以到达河的另一边。
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lengthenwidenenlargeexpand
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shortencontract
2.

提供, 发出

offer or give something to someone

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They decided to extend an invitation to all their neighbors.
他们决定向所有邻居发出邀请。
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The company will extend credit to qualified customers.
公司将向合格客户提供信贷。
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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.
他伸出手来和我握手。
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The cat extended its claws.
猫伸出了它的爪子。
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stretchreach outprotrude
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extended family