参考词典中widen的常规释义:
基本释义
- vt. 弄宽,加宽,扩大
vi. 变宽,扩大
词形变化
- 名 词:wid'en·er
参考例句
- The gap between the rich and poor regions widened.
富饶和贫困地区之间的差距扩大了。 - We shall have to widen out the river bed to avoid flooding.
我们将加宽河床以防洪水。 - The city is widening this street.
该城正在拓宽这条街。 - The gap between the haves and the have-nots is widening.
贫富之间的差距在扩大 - The river widens as it flows.
河道渐变宽。
- The gap between the rich and poor regions widened.
英英解释
4个动词解释
- become broader or wider or more extensive
[反] contract, narrow
[例]- The road widened
- make (clothes) larger
[同] let out, widen
[反] take in
[例]- Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight
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- make wider
[例]- widen the road
- extend in scope or range or area
[同] extend, broaden, widen
[例]- The law was extended to all citizens
- widen the range of applications
- broaden your horizon
- Extend your backyard
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