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stretch AHD[strĕch] D.J.[stretʃ]K.K.[strɛtʃ]v.（动词）stretched, stretch.ing, stretch.es v.tr.（及物动词）- To lengthen, widen, or distend:加长，变宽或伸长：stretched the sweater out of shape.使毛衣伸长变形
- To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space:拉直：从一地到另外一地的延伸或穿越一给定空间的延伸：stretched the banner between two poles.把旗在两杆之间拉直
- To make taut; tighten:绷紧：使变紧，变紧：stretched the tarpaulin until it ripped.使油布绷裂
- To reach or put forth; extend:伸出或搽出；伸展：stretched out his hand.伸出他的手
- To extend (oneself or one's limbs, for example) to full length:舒展：舒展（例如自身或身体关节）至最大程度：stretches herself after waking up; stretched his calves before running.走路后舒展关节；跑步前舒展小腿
- To extend (oneself) when lying down:伸躺：当躺下时伸展（自己）：she stretched herself out on the couch and fell asleep.她伸躺在沙发椅上睡着了
- To put to torture on the rack.置于刑架上折磨
- To wrench or strain (a muscle, for example).使过度紧张：扭曲或使（例如肌肉）变紧张
- To extend or enlarge beyond the usual or proper limits:使过度伸展：伸展或扩大超出通常或适当的限制：stretch the meaning of a word; stretch one's imagination.扩大一个词的意思；展开某人的想象力
- To subject to undue strain:受重压：受到过分的压力：This situation really stretches my patience.形势真地使我忍无可忍
- To expand in order to fulfill a larger function:节俭地延长使用：stretch a budget; stretch a paycheck.财政预算上节俭以延长使用；对工资进行精打细算
- To increase the quantity of by admixture or dilution:通过搀杂或稀释以增加数量：stretch a meal by thinning the stew.通过使炖的食物变稀薄来增加食物量
- To prolong:延长：stretch out an argument; stretch the payments.提出一个观点，延长付工资
- Informal To fell by a blow:【非正式用语】 使击倒：stretched his opponent in the first round.在第一个回合击倒对手
v.intr.（不及物动词）- To become lengthened, widened, or distended.变长，变宽或变伸长
- To extend or reach over a distance or an area or in a given direction:伸展：延伸或穿越一段距离，或一个地区或以给定的方向："On both sides of us stretched the wet plain"(Ernest Hemingway)“在我们的两边延伸着湿润的原野”(欧内斯特·海明威)
- To lie down at full length:舒躺：四肢平摊地躺下：stretched out on the bed for a nap.四肢平摊地躺在床上小睡一会
- To extend one's muscles or limbs, as after prolonged sitting or on awakening.伸懒腰：舒展肌肉或关节如在长期地坐着或刚醒后
- To extend over a given period of time:穿越：穿越一段给定的时间："This story stretches over a whole generation"(William Golding)“这故事穿越整整一代人”(威廉·戈尔丁)
n.（名词）- The act of stretching or the state of being stretched.伸展：伸展的动作或被伸长的状态
- The extent or scope to which something can be stretched; elasticity.弹性：可被伸长的程度或范围；弹性
- A continuous or unbroken length, area, or expanse:连续部分：连续不断的长度，地区或空间：an empty stretch of highway.一段空荡的高速公路
- A straight section of a racecourse or track, especially the section leading to the finish line.终点直道：跑道的笔直部份，尤指通向终点线的部分
- A continuous period of time.一段连续的时间
- Slang A term of imprisonment:【俚语】 刑期：served a two-year stretch.服刑二年
- Informal The last stage of an event, a period, or a process.【非正式用语】 最后阶段：事件，一段时间或一个过程的最后阶段
- Baseball The movement in which a pitcher raises both hands to the height of the head and then lowers them to the waist for a short pause before pitching the ball. It is used as an alternative to a wind-up, especially when runners are on base.【棒球】 伸臂动作：棒球中的一种动作，投手举双手高及他的头部然后降低双手至腰部，在投球之前作短暂停留它被用作为一种结束性的选择，尤其是跑手在垒上时
adj.（形容词）- Made of an elastic material that stretches easily:有弹性的：由易伸曲的弹性材料做成的：stretch pants.弹力裤
- Of, relating to, or being a vehicle, such as a limousine or passenger jet, having an extended seating area that provides extra space for more passengers, leg room, or amenities.车辆扩大座位区的：属于，关于或作为车辆的，如轿车或喷气式客机，有扩大的座位区为更多的旅客，腿部活动余地或便利设施提供额外的空间
stretch (one's) legs - To go for a walk, especially after a lengthy period of sitting.散步：散步，尤指在长坐一段时间后
- Middle English strecchen 中古英语 strecchen
- from Old English streccan 源自 古英语 streccan
stretch'abilʹity n.（名词）stretchʹable adj.（形容词） |