| 单词 | long-range |
| 释义 | long-range (once / 2635 pages) adj Something long-range has a long reach or can be used over long distances. A long-range missile is a weapon that travels a long way before it explodes. Long-range aircraft can travel for many miles, and the long-range travel of many migratory birds spans nearly as large a distance. You can also use the adjective long-range to describe a large span of time, rather than distance: "My long-range plans include running for President when I'm in my fifties or sixties." WORD FAMILYlong-range: longer-range USAGE EXAMPLESIn his New Year message at the weekend, Mr Kim Jong-un said North Korea was close to testing long-range missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. BBC(Jan 02, 2017) Security Council imposed sanctions for its nuclear tests and long-range rocket launches dating back to 2006. Reuters(Jan 02, 2017) Meanwhile, she authorised the transfer to Estonia of high-precision long-range missiles to be deployed alongside drones, tanks and RAF jets. The Guardian(Jan 02, 2017) 1adj suitable for or reaching long distances long-range nuclear capability Syn long primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified 2adj involving an extended span of time long-range goals Syn long primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified |
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