| 单词 | range |
| 释义 | noun | verb rangerange1 /reɪndʒ/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL noun 1VARIETY [countable usually singular] a number of things that are all different, but of the same general type: range of Herbs provide a range of aromas and flavors for cooking. We teach the full range of ballroom dances. The party is trying to appeal to a broader range of voters.2NUMBER LIMITS [countable] the limits within which amounts, quantities, ages, etc. can vary: This is the most popular phone in this price range.in the range of something Starting salaries are in the range of $35,000 to $45,000.beyond/out of/outside somebody’s range The car is a little beyond my range (=more than someone’s limit on price, age, etc.).3PRODUCTS [countable] a set of similar products made by a particular company or available in a particular store: The company planned to broaden its product range to include video equipment.range of They have started making a new range of kitchenware.4DISTANCE a)[singular, uncountable] the distance within which something can be seen or heard: range of Voice radio has a range of about 100 miles.within range We just want to get within range to use our binoculars.out of range We waited till he was out of range to start talking. The walls appear smooth except at close range (=very near). b)[singular, uncountable] the distance over which a particular weapon can hit things: What’s the gun’s range?range of The missiles have a range of 500 miles.within range The plane will drop the bomb once it is within range of the target (=near enough to hit).out of range Allied forces had stayed out of range of enemy artillery (=too far away to be hit).at close/point-blank/short range (=from very close) He opened fire at point-blank range. The treaty limits the number of long-range missiles. c)[countable] the distance which a vehicle such as an airplane can travel before it needs more fuel, etc.: range of The Type-2 boat has a range of 4,000 miles.5LIMITS TO POWER/ACTIVITY [countable] the amount of power or responsibility that someone has, or the types of activities he or she is allowed to do: range of The director is given a broad range of authority.6MUSIC [countable usually singular] eng. lang. arts all the musical notes that a particular singer or musical instrument can make: Williams is blessed with a 2¼-octave range.7ABILITY [countable, uncountable] someone’s area of ability, especially as an actor or actress: He is an actor of extraordinary range and intensity.8MOUNTAINS [countable] earth science, geography a group of mountains or hills, usually in a line: We could see the Hajar mountain range in the distance.9PLACE FOR SHOOTING [countable] an area of land where you can practice using weapons: We spent the afternoon at the firing range. → see also driving range10LAND [countable, uncountable] a large area of land covered with grass, which cattle can eat → see also free-range11COOKING [countable] a stove: The kitchen has a new gas range.12DATA [countable] math a measure of the difference between the largest and smallest quantities in a set of data13MATH [countable] math, algebra all the different possible values that can be produced by a mathematical function (=relation between two mathematical quantities in which one quantity changes according to how the other quantity changes)[Origin: 1200–1300 Old French renge, from rengier, from renc, reng line, place, row]COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2adjectivesa wide/broad range The college offers a wide range of courses.a whole/full/entire range (=a wide range) The company offers a full range of services to business customers.a large/great/huge/vast range A vast range of plants are used in medicines.an impressive range The camera has an impressive range of features.an extensive/comprehensive range (=a range that includes a lot) The restaurant has an extensive range of wines. We offer a comprehensive range of services for the business traveler.a narrow/limited range They only had a very limited range of hair care products available.a diverse range (=a number of very different things) During his career he has run a diverse range of businesses.nouns + rangean age range The book is suitable for children in the 7–11 age range.a price range (=the range of prices that exist, or that someone can afford) Students have difficulty finding housing within their price range.temperature range This plant does best within a temperature range of 75°–80°F.verbsoffer/provide a range The school offers a broad range of technical and business courses.cover/span a range The course will cover a range of current social topics.extend/expand/broaden your range The program has expanded the range of health care options for seniors. noun | verb rangerange2 ●●○ W3 AWL verb 1INCLUDE [intransitive always + adv./prep.] a)if prices, levels, temperatures, etc. range from one amount to another, they include both those amounts and anything in between: range from something to something The five men are serving prison sentences ranging from 35 to 105 years.range between something and something Ticket prices range between $12 and $14.range in age/size etc. (=include many different ages, sizes, etc.) b)to include a variety of different feelings, actions, etc.: range from something to something His expression ranges from a painful grimace to a slight smile.2MOVE AROUND [intransitive always + adv./prep.] to move around in or cover an area of land: range over/through Experts say a single mountain lion can range over as much as 64,000 acres.3DEAL WITH MANY SUBJECTS [intransitive] to deal with a wide range of subjects or ideas in a book, speech, conversation, etc.: range over something The show ranges over many settings, from 18th-century sailing ships to concert halls. → see also wide-ranging4BE ARRANGED be ranged formal to be in a particular order or position: A group of sullen men were ranged along the bar.5be ranged against something formal to publicly state your opposition to a particular group’s beliefs and ideas: Ranged against the fundamentalists are dozens of political parties. |
| 随便看 |
英语词典包含48224条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。