| 释义 | reacher
 reachR0066300 (rēch)v. reached, reach·ing, reach·es v.tr.1.  To stretch out or put forth (a body part); extend: reached out an arm.2.  To touch or grasp by stretching out or extending: can't reach the shelf.3.  To arrive at; attain: reached their destination; reached a conclusion.4. a.  To succeed in getting in contact with or communicating with: They reached us by phone. Our newsletter reaches a specialized readership.b.  To succeed in having an effect on: No one seems able to reach her anymore.5. a.  To extend as far as: The property reaches the shore.b.  To project as far as: A distant cry reached our ears.c.  To travel as far as: a long fly ball that reached the stadium's wall.6.  To aggregate or amount to: Sales reached the millions.7.  Informal To grasp and hand over to another: Reach me the sugar.v.intr.1.  To extend or move a hand, arm, or other body part, especially when trying to touch or grasp something: reached for a book; reach into a pocket.2. a.  To have extension in space or time: a coat that reaches to the knee; a career that reached over several decades.b.  To have an influence or effect: a philosophy that reaches into many disciplines.c.  To make an effort to address the needs of a group or community. Often used with out: a program to reach out to disengaged youth.3.  Nautical To sail with the wind abeam.n.1.  The act or an instance of stretching or thrusting out: The frog caught the insect with a sudden reach of its tongue.2.  The extent or distance something can reach: a boxer with a long reach.3. a.  Range of understanding; comprehension: a subject beyond my reach.b.  Range or scope of influence or effect: the reach of the transmitter. See Synonyms at  range.4.  often reachesa.  An expanse of land or water, such as a stretch of water visible between bends in a river or channel.b.  A rank or level in a social group or organization: the lower reaches of society.5.  A pole connecting the rear axle of a vehicle with the front.6.  Nautical The tack of a sailing vessel with the wind abeam.[Middle English rechen, from Old English rǣcan; see reig- in Indo-European roots.]
 reach′a·ble adj.reach′er n.
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 reacher
 reacher(rē′chĕr) A type of extension device for assisting persons with limited reach to grasp and manipulate objects in the performance of everyday tasks. |