单词 | expansion |
释义 | expansionexpansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ ●●○ AWL noun 1[countable, uncountable] the act or process of increasing in size, number, amount, or range: expansion of the continuing expansion of the Internet the expansion of the British Empire2[countable, uncountable] social studies, economics a period of increased business activity and economic growth: Most regions are enjoying rapid economic expansion.3[uncountable] the act or process of making a company or business larger by opening new shops, factories, etc.: expansion into The airline has plans for expansion into Asia.4[countable] a detailed idea, story, etc. that is based on one that is simpler or more general: The novel is an expansion of an earlier short story. |
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