| 单词 | wide |
| 释义 | wide —wide /waɪd/ adjective (AMOUNT) ► B1 describes something that includes a large amount or many different types of thing, or that covers a large range or area: » They sell a wide range of skin-care products.» She has a wide experience of teaching, in many different schools.» The Green Party no longer enjoys wide support (= the support of many people).Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements in general• • • Extra Examples:» The evening menu offers a wide choice of dishes.» We sell a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries at a very reasonable price.» The accessibility of her plays means that she is able to reach a wide audience.» She won the presidency by a wide margin.» A wide spectrum of opinion was represented at the meeting.adjective (DISTANCE) A2 having a larger distance from one side to the other than is usual or expected, especially in comparison with the length of something; not narrow: » a wide river/road/gap/foot» His eyes were wide (= opened much more than usual) with surprise.→ SEE ALSO WIDTH(Cf. ↑width)Thesaurus+: ↑Wide and thickB1 used when describing how long the distance between the two sides of something is or when asking for this information: » The rectangle is 5 cm long and 1.9 cm wide.» The swimming pool is five metres wide.» How wide are your skis?Thesaurus+: ↑Wide and thickWord Builder:–Nouns: width–Adjectives: wide–Verbs: widen–Adverbs: wide, widely• • • Extra Examples:» The wardrobe is 2 m high, 1 m wide and 60 cm deep.» The bed is too wide - we'll never get it through the door.» Stand with your feet wide apart.» Open your mouth wide and say "Ah".» Someone had left the window wide open.adverb (AMOUNT) ► C2 completely, or by a large amount: » She left the door wide open.» It was 3 a.m. and we were still wide awake.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressionsadverb (DISTANCE) ► B2 farther than usual, or as far as possible: » "Open wide," said the dentist.» They moved the goal posts wider apart.Thesaurus+: ↑Distant in space and timeWord Builder:–Nouns: width–Adjectives: wide–Verbs: widen–Adverbs: wide, widely |
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