Definition of reach in English:

reach

verb riːtʃritʃ

1no object, with adverbial of direction Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.
伸臂够（或抓）
he reached over and turned off his bedside light
他伸过手去把床边的灯关了。
she reached out to squeeze Hope's hand
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘I'll see you whenever,’ he said, stretching then reaching into his pocket for a cigarette.
- He wasn't here yet, so I dropped my shoes to the ground, reaching around to stretch my back and lower legs.
- He reached up and grasped the wooden frame, and lifted it off of its wall hook.
- The arm of the dancer to her left literally stretches as it reaches toward the leader's hand, where momentum has broken the circle.
- There is a strange gleam in the older boy's eyes as he reaches down to grasp the hem of his shirt.
- He laid helplessly on the ground, reaching in Taylor's direction.
- ‘No,’ I said, reaching unseeingly towards the direction of her voice, trying to keep her from leaving.
- The girl stretched before reaching forward and placing the silver colored portable phone on the coffee table next to the mail.
- She reached over, grasped his forearm, and gave it a light reassuring squeeze.
- Standing up and stretching, I reached into the air, my back curving and my toes curling.
- It'll be good for me, stretching and reaching in the fresh air, too.
- I yelled, reaching up and grasping the sleeve of her shirt.
- We're quiet and then Matt reaches forward, grasping my hands in his.
- He yawned, stretching his arms and reaching down to his pocket when he felt his phone vibrating.
- She actually surprised herself when she reached up to grasp his hand without a second thought.
- He reached over and touched her hand, grasping it lightly and not saying a word.
- She unrolled herself and got out of bed, stretching before reaching over to the temporary portable wardrobe that had been set up for her use.
- He smiled sadly and I reached forward and grasped his hand, squeezing it slightly.
- He then reaches inside his desk and grabs a blue pen and his black checkbook.
- I felt two hands cover my eyes, and I gasped in surprise, reaching up to grasp them.
Synonyms
stretch out, hold out, extend, outstretch, thrust out, stick out
literary outreach
1. 1.1reach for Extend one's hand or arm in an attempt to touch or grasp (something)
  伸手（或臂）去拿
  Leith reached for the nearest folder
  利思伸手去拿最近的那个文件夹。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I launch myself at him, springing forward, and my arms reaching for him.
  She cried out to him, reaching for his touch as she sat unable to move upon the ground.
  I gave a half hearted attempt at an amused sneer and shook my head, reaching for my book again.
  At those times my hand would reach for the phone to cancel the appointment.
  Astor reached for his phone and moved it on to the bed, where he could see the speed-dial buttons.
  He reached for Mel's hand, and as their fingers touched he felt like he'd been plugged into the mains.
  Scarlett, attempting to stop crying, took a deep breath and reached for the cell phone again.
  Sadly, by the time you reach middle age even good spellers like myself start reaching for the dictionary more and more.
  She reaches for the phone, the camera angles changes and we see Maya standing behind her.
  Something grabs his attention in the kitchen, and he reaches for the phone, then thinks better of it.
  He reached for his cellular phone and scrolled through the many numbers he had stored in it.
  Lucas reached for my hand, catching me completely off guard, and laced his fingers with mine.
  She touched his shoulder just as he was reaching for the knob and he turned back to her.
  Within seconds the first track had him reaching for the phone again.
  He reached for the phone, his fingers trembling as he called for an ambulance.
  Everyone watching was shocked and people started reaching for mobile phones and cameras.
  He reaches for the phone and dials Caroline, hoping she'll give him a lift but she's had a hard day with the kids.
  I glared at her and then reached for my phone to call my brother when a car pulled up beside us.
  David mumbles as an idea comes into his head and he reaches for the cordless phone, which is resting, by his side.
  But as she reached for her bag, he snatched it from the passenger seat and ran off.
  Synonyms
  reach for, snatch at, make a grab for, catch at, claw at
2. 1.2reach something outwith object Stretch out one's hand or arm.
  伸出（手，臂）
  he reached out a hand and touched her hair
  他伸出手摸她的前额。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The president smiled, reaching his hand out for the phone.
  Unconsciously, she slowly began to lean forward, reaching her hand out towards his face.
  Christopher took a step forward, reaching his hand out for her before he could catch himself.
  He reaches his hand out to me and invites me to sit in the spa room with him away from the noise of the video.
  And he reaches his hands out and just touches a baby's face.
  I walked towards the tiger, reaching my hand out to touch it.
  He sighed, closing his eyes and reaching his arms out in front of him.
  ‘My name's Trevor,’ he said, reaching his hand out for a shake.
  He reached his hand out to me and stretched his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him.
  ‘Sorry I'm so late,’ she apologized, balancing her books in her hands, reaching her note out for Mr. Burrows to grab.
  I walked towards it, slowly, reaching my hand out to grasp onto the brass doorknob.
  He nodded and reached his hand out as I sat down between his outstretched legs and leaned back against his chest.
  When the song is over I reach my hand out and say, ‘Nice set, James,’ touching him on the shoulder.
  He moved closer, reaching his hand out to move the branches aside to see if anyone was hiding in the bush.
  I reach my arm out, place my fingers on the engine-off switch, and hesitate.
  Will, who walked in front of her, reaching his hand out, suddenly blocked her view.
  Unwittingly she slumped in the chair, her legs stretched out, and reached her hands out towards the fire for a bit of warmth.
  And she smiled, reaching her arms out to me in love.
  ‘Watch your step,’ Shayla said, reaching her hand out to catch him.
  Gracie smiled a genuine smile, reaching her hand out for a handshake.
  Synonyms
  reach out, hold out, put out, extend, outstretch, thrust out, stick out
3. 1.3reach something downwith object Stretch upwards to pick something up and bring it to a lower level.
  she reached down a plate from the cupboard
  她又从橱里取出一个盘子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I reached my hand down in between the tub and the wall and pulled out a small bottle of rosemary.
  He stood up, then reached his hand down to help me up.
  ‘Yeah,’ was all that Jason said as he reached his hand down to helped her up.
  Maria kneeled at the top, reaching her hand down to help pull her father up, who had now fainted.
  She reaches her hand down to scratch her ankle, then straightens up again.
  ‘Come on,’ Jenny said, reaching her hand down to help him up.
  Lily didn't know why she felt nervous, but as she reached her hand down to grasp the car door handle of her old yellow car, her fingers felt shaky.
  They both reached their hands down to help me out; I grabbed both and pulled them in head first.
  Alaina reached her hands down to her legs and unbuckled the clasps on her boots, letting them fall to the floor.
  He smiled slightly and reached his hand down to help me up.
  He did not say anything for a while and then he stood up and reached his hand down to me.
  Seth reached his hand down to me and I stood on my tiptoes and grabbed his one hand with both of mine.
  She giggled some more as she reached her hand down to help him up.
  He smiled, reached his hand down to her, and brought her gently to her feet, so that they stood toe to toe.
  Rick got up first, reaching his hand down to help Tristyn up as well.
  Her heard her sigh softly, reaching a hand down to touch his hands.
  David pushed up his sleeve, reached his hand down into the greasy water and opened the drain.
  I got up and brushed myself off, reaching a hand down to whoever had fallen.
  He reached a hand down to assist her up, and she took it willingly.
  Nathan opened her door for her and reached his hand down to help her from the car.
4. 1.4with two objects Hand (something) to (someone)
  把…递给
  reach me those glasses
  把那些玻璃杯递给我。
  Synonyms
  pass, hand, give, let someone have
5. 1.5no object Be able to touch something with an outstretched arm or leg.
  伸臂及到，伸及，够到
  I had to stand on tiptoe and even then I could hardly reach
  我必须踮起脚，即使这样也只能勉强够着。
  Example sentencesExamples
  To protect this greatest of treasures, it was placed where no ordinary human being would ever be able to reach.
  But, being taller, he is nevertheless able to reach.
  It is quite likely that you will not be able to reach, so hold on to a belt or towel instead.
  Just as she got to the annoying one in the middle that she could hardly reach, another pair of hands buttoned it for her.
6. 1.6reach outNorth American no object Seek to establish communication with someone, with the aim of offering or obtaining assistance or cooperation.
  his style was to reach out all the time, especially to members of his own party
  anyone in need of assistance should reach out to the authorities as soon as possible
  Example sentencesExamples
  The focus changed after he reached out to Russell's longtime partner, who still lived in the East Village.
  Both are very skilful indeed at reaching out to other people who resent cleverness and learning.
  They're getting a lot of people who want to volunteer to help and who are reaching out.
  In other words, we would be reaching out to those who don't need reaching out to.
  It's also a parish that is very keen on reaching out to other people.
  Now police and firefighters are working together to try to stop the problem by reaching out to young people in the area.
  I was further touched by the Office of the Prime Minister reaching out to the homeless hero.
  The pair reached out to artists who had been part of Judd's world.
  His success with voters has been attributed to his gift for reaching out and touching ordinary people.
  Now he is reaching out to those who want help starting a business.
  Canada is not alone in reaching out to foreign entrepreneurs.
  I mean, this is an honest man, a man of religion, a man who reaches out to people.
  It's a tool for reaching out to like-minded people across the world and bonding with them.
  J.J. confirmed that he is considering the 38-year-old star for the role after he reached out to him via email.
  So tread lightly and confront the issue of what's going on in her family only if she reaches out to you for help.
  He said he will win the next election not through the media, but by reaching out to people locally.
  Have you reached out to him since he's been back?
  Diller said the networks had not reached out to him.
  It was a touching human gesture, a leader reaching out to those who are weakest.
  By not reaching out to the victim's families initially in her work she was accused of being a coward.
2with object Arrive at; get as far as.
到达；达到，及达
‘Goodbye,’ she said as they reached the door
他们走到门口时，她说道：“再见”
the show is due to reach our screens early next year
这部电影预计明年早些时候来我们这里上映。
Example sentencesExamples
- He walked down the hall after her; she reached her door as he reached his.
- When finally reaching the front door of Jason's house she spoke.
- Once they reached the door Kara stopped as Robin opened it and started to go outside.
- She followed the hallway, till she reached the familiar wooden door of his study.
- He reached another locked door and he knew that beyond it lay the set of rooms that he had been searching for.
- The early European navigators arriving in South America, believed they had reached the Earthly Paradise.
- I flew out to Rome in the early hours of Tuesday 5 April, reaching the Vatican by about 2pm to join the masses of people queuing to pay their respects.
- He was eventually told that we had arrived at Tripoli but we still could not reach Accra until the next day at the earliest.
- The two shipments known to have reached Scotland arrived by cargo vessel.
- He remembered the way to her ward well enough, he ran past all the closed doors until he reached hers.
- They passed down a long leaky corridor before reaching a heavily locked door at the other end.
- She reached the yellow front door and turned to look at the view from there.
- It was hard to say exactly when snow would reach York tomorrow, but it was expected to arrive by late morning or early afternoon.
- The Portugese were the first Europeans to reach the Cape of Good Hope, arriving in 1488.
- I continued down the hall until I reached the first open door and cautiously peered inside.
- They will then head for South Korea the same day and are expected to reach Seoul early Thursday.
- Jane jumped up from her chair and tried to keep Kathleen from reaching Mr. Collins' door, but it was no use.
- Upon reaching the bright blue door she opened it and went into a small central room, walking right up to the desk and meeting the secretary's eyes.
- It didn't take them long to reach the huge double doors at the end of the hallway.
- He and two others then made the first crossing of that island, eventually reaching the Stromness whaling-station in the early afternoon of May 20, 1916.
Synonyms
arrive at, get to, get as far as, come to, make it to, gain
end up at, land up at, set foot on
informal make, hit
1. 2.1West Indian no object Arrive.
  〈西印度〉到达，抵达
  just round that corner, by them mango trees, and we reach
  绕过那个拐角，过了那些芒果树，我们就到了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Who would have thought that we would reach there so quickly?
  We had to leave eventually though because we didn't want the lady to reach there and have her waiting.
  I am here to make sure that she reaches back to the house safely.
  Sorry, I was in such a rush to reach I forgot the digi cam.
  Since I am on the planning committee it means I have to reach before it starts.
  Synonyms
  arrive, get here, get there, reach one's destination, make it, appear, put in an appearance, make an appearance, come on the scene, come up, approach, enter, present oneself, turn up, be along, come along, materialize
2. 2.2 Attain or extend to (a specified point, level, or condition)
  达到（特定的点、水平、条件）
  unemployment reached a peak in 1933
  失业率在1933年达到最高峰。
  no object denim shorts that reach to his knees
  Example sentencesExamples
  When he reached his early 40s, driving a car became difficult and dangerous.
  In some instances the commission reached a hundred thousand dollars.
  Depending on how tobacco is taken, nicotine can reach peak levels in the bloodstream and brain rapidly.
  Water levels reached the critical point in the early hours, breaching flood defences.
  Unemployment reached the highest levels since the 1930s.
  After a certain time and a certain growth-rate peak, you reach a point of diminishing returns.
  Unemployment and poverty have reached catastrophic levels, especially in the east of the country.
  In industrial areas and major cities, unemployment reached enormous levels.
  Crime in the area has fallen dramatically as the number of police officers reaches record levels, new figures show today.
  It proved to be extremely difficult to reach the levels of the previous agreement.
  Synonyms
  attain, get to, amount to
  rise to, climb to
  fall to, sink to, drop to
  run to
  informal hit
3. 2.3 Succeed in achieving.
  成功获得
  the conference reached agreement on the draft treaty
  这一政府间的会议就条约草案达成了协议。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A satisfactory agreement had been reached as a result of his intervention.
  They succeeded in reaching an agreement on January 25.
  The land was outside the developer's control, but he was encouraged to believe an agreement might be reached with the landowner.
  He added that agreement had been reached on the design of the junction.
  However, it took a whole day for agreement to be reached on this issue alone and some negotiators now fear that time is running out.
  Agreement has also been reached between the two parties on the building of new roads leading to the stadium and the Trafford Centre.
  The government tried to get the mine owners and mineworkers to hold a conference, but no agreement could be reached.
  He went on to summarise the areas on which agreement had been reached at the public meeting of August 17.
  A compromise measure will probably be reached at a joint conference in the fall.
  The album doesn't reach its true potential due to a lack of cohesion and stability.
  It reflects even more on their achievement of reaching the final that they have done so without two of their most influential players.
  It is hoped an agreement will be reached that is satisfactory to most people but there will complaints and criticism.
  But a spokesman for the Mayor's office explained no decision had yet been reached although one was due next month.
  An agreement has to be reached by the end of February in order to meet government deadlines.
  Apparently, the two parties could not reach a mutually satisfying agreement on a new deal.
  The company is in discussions with British-based investors and expects an agreement to be reached in the next few weeks.
  The estate agent is reasonably confident that some agreement can be reached, although how long it'll take I don't know.
  Mr Anderson says he's hopeful an agreement can be reached at the next meeting on June 25.
  Well done girls, it was a great achievement to reach a County Final.
  It's how he has been able to reach and maintain the highest standards in his products over the last 25 years.
  Synonyms
  achieve, attain, gain, accomplish
  work out, draw up, put together, strike, negotiate, thrash out, hammer out
4. 2.4 Attain or extend to (a specified point, level, or condition)
  达到（特定的点、水平、条件）
  unemployment reached a peak in 1933
  失业率在1933年达到最高峰。
  no object denim shorts that reach to his knees
  Example sentencesExamples
  It proved to be extremely difficult to reach the levels of the previous agreement.
  Depending on how tobacco is taken, nicotine can reach peak levels in the bloodstream and brain rapidly.
  When he reached his early 40s, driving a car became difficult and dangerous.
  In some instances the commission reached a hundred thousand dollars.
  Unemployment reached the highest levels since the 1930s.
  After a certain time and a certain growth-rate peak, you reach a point of diminishing returns.
  Water levels reached the critical point in the early hours, breaching flood defences.
  Crime in the area has fallen dramatically as the number of police officers reaches record levels, new figures show today.
  Unemployment and poverty have reached catastrophic levels, especially in the east of the country.
  In industrial areas and major cities, unemployment reached enormous levels.
  Synonyms
  attain, get to, amount to
5. 2.5 Succeed in achieving.
  成功获得
  the conference reached agreement on the draft treaty
  这一政府间的会议就条约草案达成了协议。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Mr Anderson says he's hopeful an agreement can be reached at the next meeting on June 25.
  Well done girls, it was a great achievement to reach a County Final.
  But a spokesman for the Mayor's office explained no decision had yet been reached although one was due next month.
  An agreement has to be reached by the end of February in order to meet government deadlines.
  It's how he has been able to reach and maintain the highest standards in his products over the last 25 years.
  A satisfactory agreement had been reached as a result of his intervention.
  They succeeded in reaching an agreement on January 25.
  Apparently, the two parties could not reach a mutually satisfying agreement on a new deal.
  The company is in discussions with British-based investors and expects an agreement to be reached in the next few weeks.
  However, it took a whole day for agreement to be reached on this issue alone and some negotiators now fear that time is running out.
  Agreement has also been reached between the two parties on the building of new roads leading to the stadium and the Trafford Centre.
  The government tried to get the mine owners and mineworkers to hold a conference, but no agreement could be reached.
  He went on to summarise the areas on which agreement had been reached at the public meeting of August 17.
  A compromise measure will probably be reached at a joint conference in the fall.
  The estate agent is reasonably confident that some agreement can be reached, although how long it'll take I don't know.
  The album doesn't reach its true potential due to a lack of cohesion and stability.
  It reflects even more on their achievement of reaching the final that they have done so without two of their most influential players.
  It is hoped an agreement will be reached that is satisfactory to most people but there will complaints and criticism.
  The land was outside the developer's control, but he was encouraged to believe an agreement might be reached with the landowner.
  He added that agreement had been reached on the design of the junction.
  Synonyms
  achieve, attain, gain, accomplish
6. 2.6 Succeed in influencing or having an effect on.
  影响，打动；赢得
  he seeks opportunities to reach viewers without journalistic interference
  他寻找机会避免新闻干扰直接面对电视观众。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It's vital that our marketing has effective strategies for reaching all of these audiences.
  First, movies serve as our most influential history teachers, reaching and swaying audiences that the professional historian cannot even dream of.
  Unfortunately, I doubt this message will reach those who are the real source of the problem.
  An inciter is one who reaches and seeks to influence the mind of another by suggestion, request, proposal, argument, persuasion or inducement.
  The Nelson Mandela Foundation and I are convinced that his message will reach those most at risk of HIV.
  Our longer term aim is for our message to reach each and every person in this country.
  They hope that their message of tolerance will reach those who lack awareness in such matters.
  I only think it could have done a better job reaching those who are not already sold on the message.
  I also never got the impression that any of this is about him in any other sense than him looking to reach those who need to see this message.
  Synonyms
  influence, sway, carry weight with, get through to, get to, make an impression on, have an effect on, have an impact on, register with
7. 2.7 Make contact with (someone) by telephone or other means.
  （用电话等）与…联系
  I've been trying to reach you all morning
  我整个早晨都一直在设法与你取得联系。
  Example sentencesExamples
  That was the last time I ever talked to him, and the last time we could ever reach him by phone or any other way.
  After a sleepless night, I managed to reach her in the morning and she confirmed that I was about to be sacked.
  I want to be like that bloke who doesn't have a phone, and if you want to reach him, you have to fax his mother.
  I have only been in contact with him by e-mail and my attempts to reach him by telephone have failed.
  If you wish to reach someone in particular, here's a list of people involved with the production of the newspaper and this site.
  Dean has been able to reach more people at a faster rate and at a lower cost than the traditional direct mail approach.
  I'm betting someone who reads this site knows how to reach her and can send me the contact information to pass on.
  Attempts were made to reach her by telephone, so she changed her number.
  He has no colleagues, only a contact, who reaches him through newspaper advertisements to pass on details of the next assignment.
  If you need to contact me, you'll be able to reach me on my cell phone.
  I tried to reach him by phone, and usually his trading department picks up the phone on the first or second ring.
  He was running in and out of the building, tending to the injured, when his father Kenneth reached him on his cell phone.
  It's actually a good thing because it means people cannot reach me in the evenings when all they have is a mobile phone number.
  He says he tried to reach someone on the phone for elaboration, but had no luck.
  Endeavour to give me your private telephone and fax numbers so that I can reach you anytime.
  It took about half an hour to reach Catherine on the phone - with all the people down there the networks must have been overloaded.
  He explains that the phone is new and mainly for his family to reach him.
  Either way, it's irrelevant, because there's a digital phone that they can reach me on too.
  So when I finally arrived to Terminal 1 my mom was already on the phone trying to reach me on my cell.
  Meanwhile all electricity is off there, and I can't reach anyone via phone.
  Synonyms
  get in touch with, contact, get through to, get, communicate with, make contact with
  speak to, talk to
  informal get hold of
  British informal raise
8. 2.8 (of a broadcast or other communication) be received by.
  （广播等通讯）被…接收到
  television reached those parts of the electorate that other news sources could not
  那些选民能收看电视而无法获取其他新闻资源。
  Example sentencesExamples
  His show reaches some 20 million viewers a week, and his books are megasellers.
  An increasing proportion of commentators hardly ever write at all but occupy regular slots on radio or television, often reaching a much wider audience than any author could hope to.
  This additional communication will ensure that the show reaches the widest possible audience.
  In previous times, radio was very local, but broadcasts now reach a national, even international audience.
  One side effect of the heightened interest in health issues is that medical studies in specialist publications now reach a wider public.
  Findings aired on all major television news stations, reaching an estimated total audience of 8,636,000.
  He was stirred by Charles de Gaulle's broadcasts on behalf of the French resistance, which were reaching Martinique from neighbouring islands.
3Sailing
no object Sail with the wind blowing from the side of the ship.
〔航海〕横风航驶
‘Brighteyes’ was followed round the Goldstone by ‘Patriot’, while ‘Patriot’ white-sail reached

noun riːtʃritʃ

1An act of reaching out with one's arm.
（臂的）伸出
she made a reach for him
她向他伸出手去。
Example sentencesExamples
- She will play happily so long as the dolly is within her reach should she desire it.
- The containers should be placed out of the reach of children and should not be overfilled.
- I nearly slapped him, but he danced out of my reach before turning back.
- That shocked me into action, and without thinking, I jumped away from his reach.
- The figure kept, exasperatingly, just out of their reach, always a pace ahead of them.
- He tried pushing her away but she jumped out of his reach.
- You can also request that all the outlets and switches be installed at a height above the reach of the average toddler.
- At last it was me who ended the kiss, stepped backward, out of her reach.
1. 1.1in singular The distance to which someone, especially a boxer, can stretch out their hand.
  （手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员）
  a giant, over six feet seven with a reach of over 81 inches
  手的伸出距离为81英寸、身高6英尺7的巨人。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Smith, who has the reach and height to be a solid left tackle, must improve his strength.
  The shorter boxer seemed to start having difficulty with the height and reach advantage.
  He can be unpredictable, able to move swiftly round the ring and be elusive, but has the height and reach to stand and trade blows.
  His height and reach provided him the kind of leverage that resulted in his awesome punching power.
  Here is a boxer who has a good reach and tactfully uses it.
  His height and reach - skills that make him such a good full back - would serve him well in the game of tennis.
  Synonyms
  grasp, range
2The extent or range of something's application, effect, or influence.
（应用、效果或影响的）程度，范围
he told a story to illustrate the reach of his fame
Example sentencesExamples
- He takes pains to limit the range and reach of his case against censorship.
- The entertainment industry, meanwhile, continues to overestimate its reach and influence.
- She sighed as she looked at the price tag that put the dress well beyond her reach, and turned to walk away dejectedly.
- The family creates a social sphere beyond the reach of either politics or economics.
- The frontline drugs are expensive and beyond the reach of the public health system of most countries.
- Its reach or scope may be spatial or temporal, in that it reaches beyond a single event or a single site of practice.
- He was a teacher and lecturer of great skill and clarity whose range was beyond the reach of most of his younger colleagues in the faculty.
- To be sure, there are subtle factors that influence decisions that lie beyond the reach of any Web site.
- This place was getting under her skin, crawling on the underside of it, out of her reach and control.
- There's some useful and insightful material in this volume, but there are unfortunate limits to its reach.
- If you fancy touring further afield, both the Cotswolds and the West Country are within easy reach.
- The Internet eliminates this and allows us to broaden the reach, scope, and frequency of our magazines.
- But the national broadcaster may well have an edge because of its reach across the country.
- It is law which is secular in origin, yet greatly limited, in its formal version, in its reach and effect.
- What attracts customers to the aggregators is the size of their reach.
- Yes, the drama is ultimately about us, but its reach and scope is so huge, so universal, it dwarfs us into silence.
- The desirability of living in the countryside has pushed rural house prices way beyond the reach of many agricultural workers, he says.
- It's just countryside within easy reach of the city centre.
Synonyms
capabilities, capacity
jurisdiction, authority, sway, control, command, influence
scope, range, compass, ambit, orbit, latitude
sphere, area, field, territory
1. 2.1 The number of people who watch or listen to a particular broadcast or channel during a specified period.
  （特定时期内）观众人数；听众人数
  the programme's daily reach is 400,000
  这个节目每天的收视观众为40万人。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The tournament's matches are broadcast on satellite, providing it with a huge reach.
  The figures show the station enjoys a weekly reach of 152,000 listeners, up from 146,000 recorded a year ago.
  In August that show recorded a listenership reach of more than 150,000.
  The Radio station has attracted nearly two million new listeners over the last year bringing its reach to an all time high of 32.9 million.
  No other media company has this channel's reach.
  Cable and satellite channels have a combined reach of 18 million.
  Cable is better in reaching viewers who vote, but broadcast TV has the greatest reach.
  For example, these programmes in Nigeria and Kenya have a weekly reach of 30 per cent.
  With over 50% of homes now able to watch the channels both share and reach are growing.
3often reachesA continuous extent of water, especially a stretch of river between two bends, or the part of a canal between locks.
地带，大片地区；大片水域；（江河两弯道之间的）一段水域；（运河两闸门之间的）一段直水道
the upper reaches of the Nile
尼罗河的上游流域。
Example sentencesExamples
- At Tim's house, a remote fishing lodge on the upper reaches of the river, the coracles were carried down to the water's edge.
- Most of my winter chub fishing experience over the past fifty or more years has been gained mainly on small rivers or the upper reaches of the bigger rivers.
- The immediate cause of the flooding is put down to heavy rainfalls earlier in the year in the upper reaches of the Mekong River system.
- Some creeks or river reaches are fed by springs or groundwater seeps.
- There's a sign on Weston Road stating the town was established in 1796, although then it was not much more than a few buildings around the mill on the upper reaches of the Humber River.
- One goal was to return fish to traditional spawning grounds in the upper reaches of the Clearwater tributaries, strengthening natural fish runs.
- The first two weeks of 1766 they were on the upper reaches of the river, pressing south as far as the northwest corner of the present Brevard County.
- In the upper reaches of the Amazonian rain forest are strange areas, sometimes the size of a football field, in which grows only one kind of small tree.
- On a soft grey day I thought it would be nice to trace the upper reaches of the River Derwent deep into the great forests west of Scarborough.
- The primary example of this habitat occurs along the upper reaches of Accokeek Creek and its maze of tributaries.
- It is designed to divert water from the upper reaches of the river to the northeast coast.
- The dam is in Hubei province, to the east of Sichuan and Chongqing, and water flow has surged over warning levels after the upper reaches of the Yangtze River started flooding.
- Some press statements have given the location of the fish as coming from the upper reaches of the river Ribble.
- The upper reaches of these lower tributaries are undammed and of moderate flow, with gravel/cobble substrate and only occasional sand bars.
- The ‘wild’ fish stocks now originate almost entirely from man-made fish nurseries in the upper reaches of the rivers.
- If the river bed through York was dredged to a depth of a further 10 ft, as fast as any substrate is taken out the hole will fill with water which is continually flowing in from the upper reaches.
- Although it counts as a sea fish, the lamprey goes up rivers to spawn and is indeed most often met in estuaries or the lower reaches of rivers.
- He said that on the one hand, increased plantation along the upper reaches of rivers contributed to better protection of the environment.
- More than 1,000 families along the middle reaches of the river were affected by rising water.
- The walk passes through beautiful beech forest and follows the upper reaches of the Makarora River.
4Sailing
A distance traversed in reaching.
〔航海〕横风行程
he could sail a clear reach for Key Canaka

Phrases

out of (or beyond) reach

1Outside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand.
（手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员）
Example sentencesExamples
- Adrienne snapped as she reached for the remote back but Leigh held it out of reach.
- And if you must have a gun in the house, keep it in a locked place, out of reach and unloaded.
1. 1.1Beyond the capacity of someone to attain something.
  力所不及
  she thought university was out of her reach
  她认为自己上不了大学。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He says homes are now out of reach for most first and second home buyers.
  The team, however, put the game out of reach with about 10 minutes left to play.
  An Evening Press survey this spring found that traditional starter homes were now out of reach for someone on an average York salary.
  Many families want their children to attend university, but such an option is beyond reach for the majority of the population, particularly those in rural or highland areas.
  The means of production are ours, as are the means of distribution - but the means of remuneration remain out of reach.
  Despite negotiations to lower the price of imported medications, they remain out of reach to all but the very richest.
  That allows a potential buyer to stretch to afford a place that otherwise would be out of reach.
  I learned I'm not alone, and that with support and determination, success is not out of reach.
  Leeds put the game out of reach with just over 20 minutes remaining.
  They're a talented group of musicians with an obvious passion for their music and a goal in mind that is not too far out of reach.

within (or in) reach

1Inside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand.
（手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员）
Example sentencesExamples
- She sat at her old desk, and we arranged things within reach and tried to keep the most frequently used items close to the seating position.
- I tried to stand back up, but only managed to move just within reach of the latch.
- I pulled my chair even closer to the desk so I was in reach of the pen and paper along with the notes.
- After one particularly long submersion, Blair spotted a log stretched out across the river just within reach of his outstretched hands.
1. 1.1Inside a distance that can be travelled.
  行程之内
  a 1930s semi within easy reach of the town centre
  一座去市中心方便的、建于20世纪30年代的半独立式住宅。
  Example sentencesExamples
  However, most simply prefer the calm atmosphere which now pervades the town and its convenient location within reach of some of the Lake District's more peaceful and harder-to-reach lakes and mountains.
2. 1.2Within the capacity of someone to attain something.
  力所不及
  the arrangement is well within the reach of the average dancer
  Example sentencesExamples
  I'm a writer because I find literature exhilarating, and because the possibility of writing something beautiful seems almost within reach.
  But accelerated progress is possible, and lies within reach.
  Improvement is always within reach and always attainable.
  They saw school achievement as within reach if they put forth the necessary effort, and they were willing to make good grades a primary goal.
  A club that has always boasted potential is now a club who are within reach of their first Senior Championship crown in 29 years.
  The affordability, and quality of digital video and sophisticated postproduction systems put these possibilities well within reach.
  With no damage to his mind or his hands, he knew practicing pediatric medicine was still within reach.
  For some uncanny reason, the moments at which you stumble are those when you are within reach of attaining some long-sought goal.
  The £18 million public-private partnership will provide 250 low-cost homes to rent, bringing properties within reach of tenants on low incomes.
  Performance is manageable and success is within reach.
  Synonyms
  achievable, obtainable, accessible, within reach, at hand, reachable, winnable, securable, realizable

Origin

Old English rǣcan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch reiken and German reichen.

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Rhymes

beach, beech, beseech, bleach, breach, breech, each, impeach, leach, leech, outreach, peach, pleach, preach, screech, speech, teach

Definition of reach in US English:

reach

verbritʃrēCH

1no object, with adverbial of direction Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.
伸臂够（或抓）
he reached over and turned off his bedside light
他伸过手去把床边的灯关了。
she reached out to squeeze Hope's hand
Example sentencesExamples
- He reached up and grasped the wooden frame, and lifted it off of its wall hook.
- He smiled sadly and I reached forward and grasped his hand, squeezing it slightly.
- There is a strange gleam in the older boy's eyes as he reaches down to grasp the hem of his shirt.
- He laid helplessly on the ground, reaching in Taylor's direction.
- Standing up and stretching, I reached into the air, my back curving and my toes curling.
- He wasn't here yet, so I dropped my shoes to the ground, reaching around to stretch my back and lower legs.
- She unrolled herself and got out of bed, stretching before reaching over to the temporary portable wardrobe that had been set up for her use.
- The arm of the dancer to her left literally stretches as it reaches toward the leader's hand, where momentum has broken the circle.
- I yelled, reaching up and grasping the sleeve of her shirt.
- It'll be good for me, stretching and reaching in the fresh air, too.
- She reached over, grasped his forearm, and gave it a light reassuring squeeze.
- She actually surprised herself when she reached up to grasp his hand without a second thought.
- He then reaches inside his desk and grabs a blue pen and his black checkbook.
- We're quiet and then Matt reaches forward, grasping my hands in his.
- He reached over and touched her hand, grasping it lightly and not saying a word.
- He yawned, stretching his arms and reaching down to his pocket when he felt his phone vibrating.
- I felt two hands cover my eyes, and I gasped in surprise, reaching up to grasp them.
- ‘No,’ I said, reaching unseeingly towards the direction of her voice, trying to keep her from leaving.
- ‘I'll see you whenever,’ he said, stretching then reaching into his pocket for a cigarette.
- The girl stretched before reaching forward and placing the silver colored portable phone on the coffee table next to the mail.
Synonyms
stretch out, hold out, extend, outstretch, thrust out, stick out
1. 1.1reach for Make a movement with one's hand or arm in an attempt to touch or grasp (something)
  伸手（或臂）去拿
  Carl reached for the phone
  Example sentencesExamples
  At those times my hand would reach for the phone to cancel the appointment.
  David mumbles as an idea comes into his head and he reaches for the cordless phone, which is resting, by his side.
  Something grabs his attention in the kitchen, and he reaches for the phone, then thinks better of it.
  He reached for the phone, his fingers trembling as he called for an ambulance.
  Everyone watching was shocked and people started reaching for mobile phones and cameras.
  She cried out to him, reaching for his touch as she sat unable to move upon the ground.
  Within seconds the first track had him reaching for the phone again.
  I launch myself at him, springing forward, and my arms reaching for him.
  He reached for his cellular phone and scrolled through the many numbers he had stored in it.
  Astor reached for his phone and moved it on to the bed, where he could see the speed-dial buttons.
  But as she reached for her bag, he snatched it from the passenger seat and ran off.
  Sadly, by the time you reach middle age even good spellers like myself start reaching for the dictionary more and more.
  She touched his shoulder just as he was reaching for the knob and he turned back to her.
  I gave a half hearted attempt at an amused sneer and shook my head, reaching for my book again.
  He reaches for the phone and dials Caroline, hoping she'll give him a lift but she's had a hard day with the kids.
  I glared at her and then reached for my phone to call my brother when a car pulled up beside us.
  Lucas reached for my hand, catching me completely off guard, and laced his fingers with mine.
  She reaches for the phone, the camera angles changes and we see Maya standing behind her.
  He reached for Mel's hand, and as their fingers touched he felt like he'd been plugged into the mains.
  Scarlett, attempting to stop crying, took a deep breath and reached for the cell phone again.
  Synonyms
  reach for, snatch at, make a grab for, catch at, claw at
2. 1.2reach something outwith object Stretch out one's hand or arm.
  伸出（手，臂）
  he reached out a hand and touched her forehead
  他伸出手摸她的前额。
  Example sentencesExamples
  ‘Sorry I'm so late,’ she apologized, balancing her books in her hands, reaching her note out for Mr. Burrows to grab.
  Will, who walked in front of her, reaching his hand out, suddenly blocked her view.
  When the song is over I reach my hand out and say, ‘Nice set, James,’ touching him on the shoulder.
  I walked towards it, slowly, reaching my hand out to grasp onto the brass doorknob.
  He sighed, closing his eyes and reaching his arms out in front of him.
  ‘Watch your step,’ Shayla said, reaching her hand out to catch him.
  He moved closer, reaching his hand out to move the branches aside to see if anyone was hiding in the bush.
  I walked towards the tiger, reaching my hand out to touch it.
  He reaches his hand out to me and invites me to sit in the spa room with him away from the noise of the video.
  The president smiled, reaching his hand out for the phone.
  He nodded and reached his hand out as I sat down between his outstretched legs and leaned back against his chest.
  Unwittingly she slumped in the chair, her legs stretched out, and reached her hands out towards the fire for a bit of warmth.
  ‘My name's Trevor,’ he said, reaching his hand out for a shake.
  I reach my arm out, place my fingers on the engine-off switch, and hesitate.
  And she smiled, reaching her arms out to me in love.
  And he reaches his hands out and just touches a baby's face.
  He reached his hand out to me and stretched his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him.
  Christopher took a step forward, reaching his hand out for her before he could catch himself.
  Gracie smiled a genuine smile, reaching her hand out for a handshake.
  Unconsciously, she slowly began to lean forward, reaching her hand out towards his face.
  Synonyms
  reach out, hold out, put out, extend, outstretch, thrust out, stick out
3. 1.3with two objects Hand (something) to (someone)
  把…递给
  reach me those glasses
  把那些玻璃杯递给我。
  Synonyms
  pass, hand, give, let someone have
4. 1.4 Be able to touch something with an outstretched arm or leg.
  伸臂及到，伸及，够到
  I had to stand on tiptoe and even then I could hardly reach
  我必须踮起脚，即使这样也只能勉强够着。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is quite likely that you will not be able to reach, so hold on to a belt or towel instead.
  But, being taller, he is nevertheless able to reach.
  Just as she got to the annoying one in the middle that she could hardly reach, another pair of hands buttoned it for her.
  To protect this greatest of treasures, it was placed where no ordinary human being would ever be able to reach.
5. 1.5reach outNorth American Seek to establish communication with someone, with the aim of offering or obtaining assistance or cooperation.
  his style was to reach out all the time, especially to members of his own party
  anyone in need of assistance should reach out to the authorities as soon as possible
  Example sentencesExamples
  They're getting a lot of people who want to volunteer to help and who are reaching out.
  So tread lightly and confront the issue of what's going on in her family only if she reaches out to you for help.
  By not reaching out to the victim's families initially in her work she was accused of being a coward.
  Now police and firefighters are working together to try to stop the problem by reaching out to young people in the area.
  Both are very skilful indeed at reaching out to other people who resent cleverness and learning.
  It's a tool for reaching out to like-minded people across the world and bonding with them.
  The focus changed after he reached out to Russell's longtime partner, who still lived in the East Village.
  Canada is not alone in reaching out to foreign entrepreneurs.
  I mean, this is an honest man, a man of religion, a man who reaches out to people.
  Have you reached out to him since he's been back?
  In other words, we would be reaching out to those who don't need reaching out to.
  I was further touched by the Office of the Prime Minister reaching out to the homeless hero.
  Diller said the networks had not reached out to him.
  It's also a parish that is very keen on reaching out to other people.
  J.J. confirmed that he is considering the 38-year-old star for the role after he reached out to him via email.
  His success with voters has been attributed to his gift for reaching out and touching ordinary people.
  The pair reached out to artists who had been part of Judd's world.
  Now he is reaching out to those who want help starting a business.
  It was a touching human gesture, a leader reaching out to those who are weakest.
  He said he will win the next election not through the media, but by reaching out to people locally.
2with object Arrive at; get as far as.
到达；达到，及达
“Goodbye,” she said as they reached the door
他们走到门口时，她说道：“再见”
the show is due to reach our screens early next year
这部电影预计明年早些时候来我们这里上映。
Example sentencesExamples
- Upon reaching the bright blue door she opened it and went into a small central room, walking right up to the desk and meeting the secretary's eyes.
- The early European navigators arriving in South America, believed they had reached the Earthly Paradise.
- The two shipments known to have reached Scotland arrived by cargo vessel.
- He walked down the hall after her; she reached her door as he reached his.
- Once they reached the door Kara stopped as Robin opened it and started to go outside.
- She followed the hallway, till she reached the familiar wooden door of his study.
- Jane jumped up from her chair and tried to keep Kathleen from reaching Mr. Collins' door, but it was no use.
- When finally reaching the front door of Jason's house she spoke.
- He and two others then made the first crossing of that island, eventually reaching the Stromness whaling-station in the early afternoon of May 20, 1916.
- They passed down a long leaky corridor before reaching a heavily locked door at the other end.
- He was eventually told that we had arrived at Tripoli but we still could not reach Accra until the next day at the earliest.
- It was hard to say exactly when snow would reach York tomorrow, but it was expected to arrive by late morning or early afternoon.
- The Portugese were the first Europeans to reach the Cape of Good Hope, arriving in 1488.
- He remembered the way to her ward well enough, he ran past all the closed doors until he reached hers.
- It didn't take them long to reach the huge double doors at the end of the hallway.
- I continued down the hall until I reached the first open door and cautiously peered inside.
- He reached another locked door and he knew that beyond it lay the set of rooms that he had been searching for.
- I flew out to Rome in the early hours of Tuesday 5 April, reaching the Vatican by about 2pm to join the masses of people queuing to pay their respects.
- They will then head for South Korea the same day and are expected to reach Seoul early Thursday.
- She reached the yellow front door and turned to look at the view from there.
Synonyms
arrive at, get to, get as far as, come to, make it to, gain
1. 2.1 Attain or extend to (a specified point, level, or condition)
  达到（特定的点、水平、条件）
  unemployment reached a peak in 1933
  失业率在1933年达到最高峰。
  no object in its native habitat it will reach to about 6 m in height
  在原产地，它大约能长到六米高。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Crime in the area has fallen dramatically as the number of police officers reaches record levels, new figures show today.
  Water levels reached the critical point in the early hours, breaching flood defences.
  Unemployment and poverty have reached catastrophic levels, especially in the east of the country.
  It proved to be extremely difficult to reach the levels of the previous agreement.
  Unemployment reached the highest levels since the 1930s.
  Depending on how tobacco is taken, nicotine can reach peak levels in the bloodstream and brain rapidly.
  In industrial areas and major cities, unemployment reached enormous levels.
  In some instances the commission reached a hundred thousand dollars.
  After a certain time and a certain growth-rate peak, you reach a point of diminishing returns.
  When he reached his early 40s, driving a car became difficult and dangerous.
  Synonyms
  attain, get to, amount to
2. 2.2 Succeed in achieving.
  成功获得
  the intergovernmental conference reached agreement on the draft treaty
  这一政府间的会议就条约草案达成了协议。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He went on to summarise the areas on which agreement had been reached at the public meeting of August 17.
  Agreement has also been reached between the two parties on the building of new roads leading to the stadium and the Trafford Centre.
  But a spokesman for the Mayor's office explained no decision had yet been reached although one was due next month.
  A compromise measure will probably be reached at a joint conference in the fall.
  The land was outside the developer's control, but he was encouraged to believe an agreement might be reached with the landowner.
  However, it took a whole day for agreement to be reached on this issue alone and some negotiators now fear that time is running out.
  The government tried to get the mine owners and mineworkers to hold a conference, but no agreement could be reached.
  A satisfactory agreement had been reached as a result of his intervention.
  It is hoped an agreement will be reached that is satisfactory to most people but there will complaints and criticism.
  The company is in discussions with British-based investors and expects an agreement to be reached in the next few weeks.
  It reflects even more on their achievement of reaching the final that they have done so without two of their most influential players.
  Well done girls, it was a great achievement to reach a County Final.
  Apparently, the two parties could not reach a mutually satisfying agreement on a new deal.
  Mr Anderson says he's hopeful an agreement can be reached at the next meeting on June 25.
  It's how he has been able to reach and maintain the highest standards in his products over the last 25 years.
  The album doesn't reach its true potential due to a lack of cohesion and stability.
  They succeeded in reaching an agreement on January 25.
  He added that agreement had been reached on the design of the junction.
  An agreement has to be reached by the end of February in order to meet government deadlines.
  The estate agent is reasonably confident that some agreement can be reached, although how long it'll take I don't know.
  Synonyms
  achieve, attain, gain, accomplish
3. 2.3 Succeed in influencing or having an effect on.
  影响，打动；赢得
  their fresh sound and message reach people who may never set foot in a church
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Nelson Mandela Foundation and I are convinced that his message will reach those most at risk of HIV.
  I only think it could have done a better job reaching those who are not already sold on the message.
  I also never got the impression that any of this is about him in any other sense than him looking to reach those who need to see this message.
  They hope that their message of tolerance will reach those who lack awareness in such matters.
  Our longer term aim is for our message to reach each and every person in this country.
  An inciter is one who reaches and seeks to influence the mind of another by suggestion, request, proposal, argument, persuasion or inducement.
  First, movies serve as our most influential history teachers, reaching and swaying audiences that the professional historian cannot even dream of.
  It's vital that our marketing has effective strategies for reaching all of these audiences.
  Unfortunately, I doubt this message will reach those who are the real source of the problem.
  Synonyms
  influence, sway, carry weight with, get through to, get to, make an impression on, have an effect on, have an impact on, register with
4. 2.4 Make contact or communicate with (someone) by telephone or other means.
  （用电话等）与…联系
  I've been trying to reach you all morning
  我整个早晨都一直在设法与你取得联系。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Attempts were made to reach her by telephone, so she changed her number.
  So when I finally arrived to Terminal 1 my mom was already on the phone trying to reach me on my cell.
  If you wish to reach someone in particular, here's a list of people involved with the production of the newspaper and this site.
  He has no colleagues, only a contact, who reaches him through newspaper advertisements to pass on details of the next assignment.
  He explains that the phone is new and mainly for his family to reach him.
  That was the last time I ever talked to him, and the last time we could ever reach him by phone or any other way.
  Either way, it's irrelevant, because there's a digital phone that they can reach me on too.
  Endeavour to give me your private telephone and fax numbers so that I can reach you anytime.
  Meanwhile all electricity is off there, and I can't reach anyone via phone.
  It took about half an hour to reach Catherine on the phone - with all the people down there the networks must have been overloaded.
  After a sleepless night, I managed to reach her in the morning and she confirmed that I was about to be sacked.
  He was running in and out of the building, tending to the injured, when his father Kenneth reached him on his cell phone.
  If you need to contact me, you'll be able to reach me on my cell phone.
  He says he tried to reach someone on the phone for elaboration, but had no luck.
  I want to be like that bloke who doesn't have a phone, and if you want to reach him, you have to fax his mother.
  I'm betting someone who reads this site knows how to reach her and can send me the contact information to pass on.
  I tried to reach him by phone, and usually his trading department picks up the phone on the first or second ring.
  Dean has been able to reach more people at a faster rate and at a lower cost than the traditional direct mail approach.
  I have only been in contact with him by e-mail and my attempts to reach him by telephone have failed.
  It's actually a good thing because it means people cannot reach me in the evenings when all they have is a mobile phone number.
  Synonyms
  get in touch with, contact, get through to, get, communicate with, make contact with
5. 2.5 (of a broadcast or other communication) be received by.
  （广播等通讯）被…接收到
  television reached those parts of the electorate that other news sources could not
  那些选民能收看电视而无法获取其他新闻资源。
  Example sentencesExamples
  His show reaches some 20 million viewers a week, and his books are megasellers.
  Findings aired on all major television news stations, reaching an estimated total audience of 8,636,000.
  In previous times, radio was very local, but broadcasts now reach a national, even international audience.
  An increasing proportion of commentators hardly ever write at all but occupy regular slots on radio or television, often reaching a much wider audience than any author could hope to.
  He was stirred by Charles de Gaulle's broadcasts on behalf of the French resistance, which were reaching Martinique from neighbouring islands.
  One side effect of the heightened interest in health issues is that medical studies in specialist publications now reach a wider public.
  This additional communication will ensure that the show reaches the widest possible audience.
3Sailing
no object Sail with the wind blowing from the side, or from slightly behind the side, of the ship.
〔航海〕横风航驶

nounritʃrēCH

1An act of reaching out with one's arm.
（臂的）伸出
she made a reach for him
她向他伸出手去。
Example sentencesExamples
- He tried pushing her away but she jumped out of his reach.
- The figure kept, exasperatingly, just out of their reach, always a pace ahead of them.
- That shocked me into action, and without thinking, I jumped away from his reach.
- The containers should be placed out of the reach of children and should not be overfilled.
- She will play happily so long as the dolly is within her reach should she desire it.
- You can also request that all the outlets and switches be installed at a height above the reach of the average toddler.
- I nearly slapped him, but he danced out of my reach before turning back.
- At last it was me who ended the kiss, stepped backward, out of her reach.
1. 1.1in singular The distance to which someone can stretch out their hand (used especially of a boxer)
  （手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员）
  a giant, over six feet seven with a reach of over 81 inches
  手的伸出距离为81英寸、身高6英尺7的巨人。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Here is a boxer who has a good reach and tactfully uses it.
  His height and reach - skills that make him such a good full back - would serve him well in the game of tennis.
  He can be unpredictable, able to move swiftly round the ring and be elusive, but has the height and reach to stand and trade blows.
  His height and reach provided him the kind of leverage that resulted in his awesome punching power.
  Smith, who has the reach and height to be a solid left tackle, must improve his strength.
  The shorter boxer seemed to start having difficulty with the height and reach advantage.
  Synonyms
  grasp, range
2The extent or range of application, effect, or influence.
（应用、效果或影响的）程度，范围
the diameter and the reach of the spark plug varies from engine to engine
火花塞的直径和大小因发动机而异。
Example sentencesExamples
- It's just countryside within easy reach of the city centre.
- What attracts customers to the aggregators is the size of their reach.
- There's some useful and insightful material in this volume, but there are unfortunate limits to its reach.
- If you fancy touring further afield, both the Cotswolds and the West Country are within easy reach.
- Its reach or scope may be spatial or temporal, in that it reaches beyond a single event or a single site of practice.
- This place was getting under her skin, crawling on the underside of it, out of her reach and control.
- He takes pains to limit the range and reach of his case against censorship.
- The Internet eliminates this and allows us to broaden the reach, scope, and frequency of our magazines.
- The entertainment industry, meanwhile, continues to overestimate its reach and influence.
- The desirability of living in the countryside has pushed rural house prices way beyond the reach of many agricultural workers, he says.
- The family creates a social sphere beyond the reach of either politics or economics.
- Yes, the drama is ultimately about us, but its reach and scope is so huge, so universal, it dwarfs us into silence.
- He was a teacher and lecturer of great skill and clarity whose range was beyond the reach of most of his younger colleagues in the faculty.
- It is law which is secular in origin, yet greatly limited, in its formal version, in its reach and effect.
- The frontline drugs are expensive and beyond the reach of the public health system of most countries.
- But the national broadcaster may well have an edge because of its reach across the country.
- To be sure, there are subtle factors that influence decisions that lie beyond the reach of any Web site.
- She sighed as she looked at the price tag that put the dress well beyond her reach, and turned to walk away dejectedly.
Synonyms
capabilities, capacity
jurisdiction, authority, sway, control, command, influence
3often reachesA continuous extent of land or water, especially a stretch of river between two bends, or the part of a canal between locks.
地带，大片地区；大片水域；（江河两弯道之间的）一段水域；（运河两闸门之间的）一段直水道
the upper reaches of the Nile
尼罗河的上游流域。
Example sentencesExamples
- More than 1,000 families along the middle reaches of the river were affected by rising water.
- One goal was to return fish to traditional spawning grounds in the upper reaches of the Clearwater tributaries, strengthening natural fish runs.
- Although it counts as a sea fish, the lamprey goes up rivers to spawn and is indeed most often met in estuaries or the lower reaches of rivers.
- Some press statements have given the location of the fish as coming from the upper reaches of the river Ribble.
- The ‘wild’ fish stocks now originate almost entirely from man-made fish nurseries in the upper reaches of the rivers.
- At Tim's house, a remote fishing lodge on the upper reaches of the river, the coracles were carried down to the water's edge.
- Most of my winter chub fishing experience over the past fifty or more years has been gained mainly on small rivers or the upper reaches of the bigger rivers.
- The immediate cause of the flooding is put down to heavy rainfalls earlier in the year in the upper reaches of the Mekong River system.
- The upper reaches of these lower tributaries are undammed and of moderate flow, with gravel/cobble substrate and only occasional sand bars.
- If the river bed through York was dredged to a depth of a further 10 ft, as fast as any substrate is taken out the hole will fill with water which is continually flowing in from the upper reaches.
- The primary example of this habitat occurs along the upper reaches of Accokeek Creek and its maze of tributaries.
- The first two weeks of 1766 they were on the upper reaches of the river, pressing south as far as the northwest corner of the present Brevard County.
- There's a sign on Weston Road stating the town was established in 1796, although then it was not much more than a few buildings around the mill on the upper reaches of the Humber River.
- The walk passes through beautiful beech forest and follows the upper reaches of the Makarora River.
- Some creeks or river reaches are fed by springs or groundwater seeps.
- He said that on the one hand, increased plantation along the upper reaches of rivers contributed to better protection of the environment.
- On a soft grey day I thought it would be nice to trace the upper reaches of the River Derwent deep into the great forests west of Scarborough.
- In the upper reaches of the Amazonian rain forest are strange areas, sometimes the size of a football field, in which grows only one kind of small tree.
- The dam is in Hubei province, to the east of Sichuan and Chongqing, and water flow has surged over warning levels after the upper reaches of the Yangtze River started flooding.
- It is designed to divert water from the upper reaches of the river to the northeast coast.
4Sailing
A distance traversed in reaching.
〔航海〕横风行程

Phrases

out of (or beyond) reach

1Outside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand.
（手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员）
Example sentencesExamples
- Adrienne snapped as she reached for the remote back but Leigh held it out of reach.
- And if you must have a gun in the house, keep it in a locked place, out of reach and unloaded.
1. 1.1Beyond the capacity of someone to attain or achieve something.
  力所不及
  she thought college was out of her reach
  她认为自己上不了大学。
  Example sentencesExamples
  They're a talented group of musicians with an obvious passion for their music and a goal in mind that is not too far out of reach.
  An Evening Press survey this spring found that traditional starter homes were now out of reach for someone on an average York salary.
  The means of production are ours, as are the means of distribution - but the means of remuneration remain out of reach.
  I learned I'm not alone, and that with support and determination, success is not out of reach.
  That allows a potential buyer to stretch to afford a place that otherwise would be out of reach.
  Despite negotiations to lower the price of imported medications, they remain out of reach to all but the very richest.
  Leeds put the game out of reach with just over 20 minutes remaining.
  He says homes are now out of reach for most first and second home buyers.
  Many families want their children to attend university, but such an option is beyond reach for the majority of the population, particularly those in rural or highland areas.
  The team, however, put the game out of reach with about 10 minutes left to play.

within (or in) reach

1Inside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand.
（手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员）
Example sentencesExamples
- After one particularly long submersion, Blair spotted a log stretched out across the river just within reach of his outstretched hands.
- I tried to stand back up, but only managed to move just within reach of the latch.
- I pulled my chair even closer to the desk so I was in reach of the pen and paper along with the notes.
- She sat at her old desk, and we arranged things within reach and tried to keep the most frequently used items close to the seating position.
1. 1.1Inside a distance that can be traveled.
  行程之内
  Rocky Mountain National Park is within easy reach of the city of Denver
  Example sentencesExamples
  However, most simply prefer the calm atmosphere which now pervades the town and its convenient location within reach of some of the Lake District's more peaceful and harder-to-reach lakes and mountains.
2. 1.2Within the capacity of someone to attain or achieve something.
  力所不及
  Example sentencesExamples
  They saw school achievement as within reach if they put forth the necessary effort, and they were willing to make good grades a primary goal.
  I'm a writer because I find literature exhilarating, and because the possibility of writing something beautiful seems almost within reach.
  With no damage to his mind or his hands, he knew practicing pediatric medicine was still within reach.
  But accelerated progress is possible, and lies within reach.
  Improvement is always within reach and always attainable.
  For some uncanny reason, the moments at which you stumble are those when you are within reach of attaining some long-sought goal.
  Performance is manageable and success is within reach.
  The £18 million public-private partnership will provide 250 low-cost homes to rent, bringing properties within reach of tenants on low incomes.
  The affordability, and quality of digital video and sophisticated postproduction systems put these possibilities well within reach.
  A club that has always boasted potential is now a club who are within reach of their first Senior Championship crown in 29 years.
  Synonyms
  achievable, obtainable, accessible, within reach, at hand, reachable, winnable, securable, realizable

Origin

Old English rǣcan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch reiken and German reichen.

单词	reach
释义	Definition of reach in English: reach verb riːtʃritʃ 1no object, with adverbial of direction Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something. 伸臂够（或抓） he reached over and turned off his bedside light 他伸过手去把床边的灯关了。 she reached out to squeeze Hope's hand Example sentencesExamples ‘I'll see you whenever,’ he said, stretching then reaching into his pocket for a cigarette. He wasn't here yet, so I dropped my shoes to the ground, reaching around to stretch my back and lower legs. He reached up and grasped the wooden frame, and lifted it off of its wall hook. The arm of the dancer to her left literally stretches as it reaches toward the leader's hand, where momentum has broken the circle. There is a strange gleam in the older boy's eyes as he reaches down to grasp the hem of his shirt. He laid helplessly on the ground, reaching in Taylor's direction. ‘No,’ I said, reaching unseeingly towards the direction of her voice, trying to keep her from leaving. The girl stretched before reaching forward and placing the silver colored portable phone on the coffee table next to the mail. She reached over, grasped his forearm, and gave it a light reassuring squeeze. Standing up and stretching, I reached into the air, my back curving and my toes curling. It'll be good for me, stretching and reaching in the fresh air, too. I yelled, reaching up and grasping the sleeve of her shirt. We're quiet and then Matt reaches forward, grasping my hands in his. He yawned, stretching his arms and reaching down to his pocket when he felt his phone vibrating. She actually surprised herself when she reached up to grasp his hand without a second thought. He reached over and touched her hand, grasping it lightly and not saying a word. She unrolled herself and got out of bed, stretching before reaching over to the temporary portable wardrobe that had been set up for her use. He smiled sadly and I reached forward and grasped his hand, squeezing it slightly. He then reaches inside his desk and grabs a blue pen and his black checkbook. I felt two hands cover my eyes, and I gasped in surprise, reaching up to grasp them. Synonyms stretch out, hold out, extend, outstretch, thrust out, stick out literary outreach 1.1reach for Extend one's hand or arm in an attempt to touch or grasp (something) 伸手（或臂）去拿 Leith reached for the nearest folder 利思伸手去拿最近的那个文件夹。 Example sentencesExamples I launch myself at him, springing forward, and my arms reaching for him. She cried out to him, reaching for his touch as she sat unable to move upon the ground. I gave a half hearted attempt at an amused sneer and shook my head, reaching for my book again. At those times my hand would reach for the phone to cancel the appointment. Astor reached for his phone and moved it on to the bed, where he could see the speed-dial buttons. He reached for Mel's hand, and as their fingers touched he felt like he'd been plugged into the mains. Scarlett, attempting to stop crying, took a deep breath and reached for the cell phone again. Sadly, by the time you reach middle age even good spellers like myself start reaching for the dictionary more and more. She reaches for the phone, the camera angles changes and we see Maya standing behind her. Something grabs his attention in the kitchen, and he reaches for the phone, then thinks better of it. He reached for his cellular phone and scrolled through the many numbers he had stored in it. Lucas reached for my hand, catching me completely off guard, and laced his fingers with mine. She touched his shoulder just as he was reaching for the knob and he turned back to her. Within seconds the first track had him reaching for the phone again. He reached for the phone, his fingers trembling as he called for an ambulance. Everyone watching was shocked and people started reaching for mobile phones and cameras. He reaches for the phone and dials Caroline, hoping she'll give him a lift but she's had a hard day with the kids. I glared at her and then reached for my phone to call my brother when a car pulled up beside us. David mumbles as an idea comes into his head and he reaches for the cordless phone, which is resting, by his side. But as she reached for her bag, he snatched it from the passenger seat and ran off. Synonyms reach for, snatch at, make a grab for, catch at, claw at 1.2reach something outwith object Stretch out one's hand or arm. 伸出（手，臂） he reached out a hand and touched her hair 他伸出手摸她的前额。 Example sentencesExamples The president smiled, reaching his hand out for the phone. Unconsciously, she slowly began to lean forward, reaching her hand out towards his face. Christopher took a step forward, reaching his hand out for her before he could catch himself. He reaches his hand out to me and invites me to sit in the spa room with him away from the noise of the video. And he reaches his hands out and just touches a baby's face. I walked towards the tiger, reaching my hand out to touch it. He sighed, closing his eyes and reaching his arms out in front of him. ‘My name's Trevor,’ he said, reaching his hand out for a shake. He reached his hand out to me and stretched his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him. ‘Sorry I'm so late,’ she apologized, balancing her books in her hands, reaching her note out for Mr. Burrows to grab. I walked towards it, slowly, reaching my hand out to grasp onto the brass doorknob. He nodded and reached his hand out as I sat down between his outstretched legs and leaned back against his chest. When the song is over I reach my hand out and say, ‘Nice set, James,’ touching him on the shoulder. He moved closer, reaching his hand out to move the branches aside to see if anyone was hiding in the bush. I reach my arm out, place my fingers on the engine-off switch, and hesitate. Will, who walked in front of her, reaching his hand out, suddenly blocked her view. Unwittingly she slumped in the chair, her legs stretched out, and reached her hands out towards the fire for a bit of warmth. And she smiled, reaching her arms out to me in love. ‘Watch your step,’ Shayla said, reaching her hand out to catch him. Gracie smiled a genuine smile, reaching her hand out for a handshake. Synonyms reach out, hold out, put out, extend, outstretch, thrust out, stick out 1.3reach something downwith object Stretch upwards to pick something up and bring it to a lower level. she reached down a plate from the cupboard 她又从橱里取出一个盘子。 Example sentencesExamples I reached my hand down in between the tub and the wall and pulled out a small bottle of rosemary. He stood up, then reached his hand down to help me up. ‘Yeah,’ was all that Jason said as he reached his hand down to helped her up. Maria kneeled at the top, reaching her hand down to help pull her father up, who had now fainted. She reaches her hand down to scratch her ankle, then straightens up again. ‘Come on,’ Jenny said, reaching her hand down to help him up. Lily didn't know why she felt nervous, but as she reached her hand down to grasp the car door handle of her old yellow car, her fingers felt shaky. They both reached their hands down to help me out; I grabbed both and pulled them in head first. Alaina reached her hands down to her legs and unbuckled the clasps on her boots, letting them fall to the floor. He smiled slightly and reached his hand down to help me up. He did not say anything for a while and then he stood up and reached his hand down to me. Seth reached his hand down to me and I stood on my tiptoes and grabbed his one hand with both of mine. She giggled some more as she reached her hand down to help him up. He smiled, reached his hand down to her, and brought her gently to her feet, so that they stood toe to toe. Rick got up first, reaching his hand down to help Tristyn up as well. Her heard her sigh softly, reaching a hand down to touch his hands. David pushed up his sleeve, reached his hand down into the greasy water and opened the drain. I got up and brushed myself off, reaching a hand down to whoever had fallen. He reached a hand down to assist her up, and she took it willingly. Nathan opened her door for her and reached his hand down to help her from the car. 1.4with two objects Hand (something) to (someone) 把…递给 reach me those glasses 把那些玻璃杯递给我。 Synonyms pass, hand, give, let someone have 1.5no object Be able to touch something with an outstretched arm or leg. 伸臂及到，伸及，够到 I had to stand on tiptoe and even then I could hardly reach 我必须踮起脚，即使这样也只能勉强够着。 Example sentencesExamples To protect this greatest of treasures, it was placed where no ordinary human being would ever be able to reach. But, being taller, he is nevertheless able to reach. It is quite likely that you will not be able to reach, so hold on to a belt or towel instead. Just as she got to the annoying one in the middle that she could hardly reach, another pair of hands buttoned it for her. 1.6reach outNorth American no object Seek to establish communication with someone, with the aim of offering or obtaining assistance or cooperation. his style was to reach out all the time, especially to members of his own party anyone in need of assistance should reach out to the authorities as soon as possible Example sentencesExamples The focus changed after he reached out to Russell's longtime partner, who still lived in the East Village. Both are very skilful indeed at reaching out to other people who resent cleverness and learning. They're getting a lot of people who want to volunteer to help and who are reaching out. In other words, we would be reaching out to those who don't need reaching out to. It's also a parish that is very keen on reaching out to other people. Now police and firefighters are working together to try to stop the problem by reaching out to young people in the area. I was further touched by the Office of the Prime Minister reaching out to the homeless hero. The pair reached out to artists who had been part of Judd's world. His success with voters has been attributed to his gift for reaching out and touching ordinary people. Now he is reaching out to those who want help starting a business. Canada is not alone in reaching out to foreign entrepreneurs. I mean, this is an honest man, a man of religion, a man who reaches out to people. It's a tool for reaching out to like-minded people across the world and bonding with them. J.J. confirmed that he is considering the 38-year-old star for the role after he reached out to him via email. So tread lightly and confront the issue of what's going on in her family only if she reaches out to you for help. He said he will win the next election not through the media, but by reaching out to people locally. Have you reached out to him since he's been back? Diller said the networks had not reached out to him. It was a touching human gesture, a leader reaching out to those who are weakest. By not reaching out to the victim's families initially in her work she was accused of being a coward. 2with object Arrive at; get as far as. 到达；达到，及达 ‘Goodbye,’ she said as they reached the door 他们走到门口时，她说道：“再见” the show is due to reach our screens early next year 这部电影预计明年早些时候来我们这里上映。 Example sentencesExamples He walked down the hall after her; she reached her door as he reached his. When finally reaching the front door of Jason's house she spoke. Once they reached the door Kara stopped as Robin opened it and started to go outside. She followed the hallway, till she reached the familiar wooden door of his study. He reached another locked door and he knew that beyond it lay the set of rooms that he had been searching for. The early European navigators arriving in South America, believed they had reached the Earthly Paradise. I flew out to Rome in the early hours of Tuesday 5 April, reaching the Vatican by about 2pm to join the masses of people queuing to pay their respects. He was eventually told that we had arrived at Tripoli but we still could not reach Accra until the next day at the earliest. The two shipments known to have reached Scotland arrived by cargo vessel. He remembered the way to her ward well enough, he ran past all the closed doors until he reached hers. They passed down a long leaky corridor before reaching a heavily locked door at the other end. She reached the yellow front door and turned to look at the view from there. It was hard to say exactly when snow would reach York tomorrow, but it was expected to arrive by late morning or early afternoon. The Portugese were the first Europeans to reach the Cape of Good Hope, arriving in 1488. I continued down the hall until I reached the first open door and cautiously peered inside. They will then head for South Korea the same day and are expected to reach Seoul early Thursday. Jane jumped up from her chair and tried to keep Kathleen from reaching Mr. Collins' door, but it was no use. Upon reaching the bright blue door she opened it and went into a small central room, walking right up to the desk and meeting the secretary's eyes. It didn't take them long to reach the huge double doors at the end of the hallway. He and two others then made the first crossing of that island, eventually reaching the Stromness whaling-station in the early afternoon of May 20, 1916. Synonyms arrive at, get to, get as far as, come to, make it to, gain end up at, land up at, set foot on informal make, hit 2.1West Indian no object Arrive. 〈西印度〉到达，抵达 just round that corner, by them mango trees, and we reach 绕过那个拐角，过了那些芒果树，我们就到了。 Example sentencesExamples Who would have thought that we would reach there so quickly? We had to leave eventually though because we didn't want the lady to reach there and have her waiting. I am here to make sure that she reaches back to the house safely. Sorry, I was in such a rush to reach I forgot the digi cam. Since I am on the planning committee it means I have to reach before it starts. Synonyms arrive, get here, get there, reach one's destination, make it, appear, put in an appearance, make an appearance, come on the scene, come up, approach, enter, present oneself, turn up, be along, come along, materialize 2.2 Attain or extend to (a specified point, level, or condition) 达到（特定的点、水平、条件） unemployment reached a peak in 1933 失业率在1933年达到最高峰。 no object denim shorts that reach to his knees Example sentencesExamples When he reached his early 40s, driving a car became difficult and dangerous. In some instances the commission reached a hundred thousand dollars. Depending on how tobacco is taken, nicotine can reach peak levels in the bloodstream and brain rapidly. Water levels reached the critical point in the early hours, breaching flood defences. Unemployment reached the highest levels since the 1930s. After a certain time and a certain growth-rate peak, you reach a point of diminishing returns. Unemployment and poverty have reached catastrophic levels, especially in the east of the country. In industrial areas and major cities, unemployment reached enormous levels. Crime in the area has fallen dramatically as the number of police officers reaches record levels, new figures show today. It proved to be extremely difficult to reach the levels of the previous agreement. Synonyms attain, get to, amount to rise to, climb to fall to, sink to, drop to run to informal hit 2.3 Succeed in achieving. 成功获得 the conference reached agreement on the draft treaty 这一政府间的会议就条约草案达成了协议。 Example sentencesExamples A satisfactory agreement had been reached as a result of his intervention. They succeeded in reaching an agreement on January 25. The land was outside the developer's control, but he was encouraged to believe an agreement might be reached with the landowner. He added that agreement had been reached on the design of the junction. However, it took a whole day for agreement to be reached on this issue alone and some negotiators now fear that time is running out. Agreement has also been reached between the two parties on the building of new roads leading to the stadium and the Trafford Centre. The government tried to get the mine owners and mineworkers to hold a conference, but no agreement could be reached. He went on to summarise the areas on which agreement had been reached at the public meeting of August 17. A compromise measure will probably be reached at a joint conference in the fall. The album doesn't reach its true potential due to a lack of cohesion and stability. It reflects even more on their achievement of reaching the final that they have done so without two of their most influential players. It is hoped an agreement will be reached that is satisfactory to most people but there will complaints and criticism. But a spokesman for the Mayor's office explained no decision had yet been reached although one was due next month. An agreement has to be reached by the end of February in order to meet government deadlines. Apparently, the two parties could not reach a mutually satisfying agreement on a new deal. The company is in discussions with British-based investors and expects an agreement to be reached in the next few weeks. The estate agent is reasonably confident that some agreement can be reached, although how long it'll take I don't know. Mr Anderson says he's hopeful an agreement can be reached at the next meeting on June 25. Well done girls, it was a great achievement to reach a County Final. It's how he has been able to reach and maintain the highest standards in his products over the last 25 years. Synonyms achieve, attain, gain, accomplish work out, draw up, put together, strike, negotiate, thrash out, hammer out 2.4 Attain or extend to (a specified point, level, or condition) 达到（特定的点、水平、条件） unemployment reached a peak in 1933 失业率在1933年达到最高峰。 no object denim shorts that reach to his knees Example sentencesExamples It proved to be extremely difficult to reach the levels of the previous agreement. Depending on how tobacco is taken, nicotine can reach peak levels in the bloodstream and brain rapidly. When he reached his early 40s, driving a car became difficult and dangerous. In some instances the commission reached a hundred thousand dollars. Unemployment reached the highest levels since the 1930s. After a certain time and a certain growth-rate peak, you reach a point of diminishing returns. Water levels reached the critical point in the early hours, breaching flood defences. Crime in the area has fallen dramatically as the number of police officers reaches record levels, new figures show today. Unemployment and poverty have reached catastrophic levels, especially in the east of the country. In industrial areas and major cities, unemployment reached enormous levels. Synonyms attain, get to, amount to 2.5 Succeed in achieving. 成功获得 the conference reached agreement on the draft treaty 这一政府间的会议就条约草案达成了协议。 Example sentencesExamples Mr Anderson says he's hopeful an agreement can be reached at the next meeting on June 25. Well done girls, it was a great achievement to reach a County Final. But a spokesman for the Mayor's office explained no decision had yet been reached although one was due next month. An agreement has to be reached by the end of February in order to meet government deadlines. It's how he has been able to reach and maintain the highest standards in his products over the last 25 years. A satisfactory agreement had been reached as a result of his intervention. They succeeded in reaching an agreement on January 25. Apparently, the two parties could not reach a mutually satisfying agreement on a new deal. The company is in discussions with British-based investors and expects an agreement to be reached in the next few weeks. However, it took a whole day for agreement to be reached on this issue alone and some negotiators now fear that time is running out. Agreement has also been reached between the two parties on the building of new roads leading to the stadium and the Trafford Centre. The government tried to get the mine owners and mineworkers to hold a conference, but no agreement could be reached. He went on to summarise the areas on which agreement had been reached at the public meeting of August 17. A compromise measure will probably be reached at a joint conference in the fall. The estate agent is reasonably confident that some agreement can be reached, although how long it'll take I don't know. The album doesn't reach its true potential due to a lack of cohesion and stability. It reflects even more on their achievement of reaching the final that they have done so without two of their most influential players. It is hoped an agreement will be reached that is satisfactory to most people but there will complaints and criticism. The land was outside the developer's control, but he was encouraged to believe an agreement might be reached with the landowner. He added that agreement had been reached on the design of the junction. Synonyms achieve, attain, gain, accomplish 2.6 Succeed in influencing or having an effect on. 影响，打动；赢得 he seeks opportunities to reach viewers without journalistic interference 他寻找机会避免新闻干扰直接面对电视观众。 Example sentencesExamples It's vital that our marketing has effective strategies for reaching all of these audiences. First, movies serve as our most influential history teachers, reaching and swaying audiences that the professional historian cannot even dream of. Unfortunately, I doubt this message will reach those who are the real source of the problem. An inciter is one who reaches and seeks to influence the mind of another by suggestion, request, proposal, argument, persuasion or inducement. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and I are convinced that his message will reach those most at risk of HIV. Our longer term aim is for our message to reach each and every person in this country. They hope that their message of tolerance will reach those who lack awareness in such matters. I only think it could have done a better job reaching those who are not already sold on the message. I also never got the impression that any of this is about him in any other sense than him looking to reach those who need to see this message. Synonyms influence, sway, carry weight with, get through to, get to, make an impression on, have an effect on, have an impact on, register with 2.7 Make contact with (someone) by telephone or other means. （用电话等）与…联系 I've been trying to reach you all morning 我整个早晨都一直在设法与你取得联系。 Example sentencesExamples That was the last time I ever talked to him, and the last time we could ever reach him by phone or any other way. After a sleepless night, I managed to reach her in the morning and she confirmed that I was about to be sacked. I want to be like that bloke who doesn't have a phone, and if you want to reach him, you have to fax his mother. I have only been in contact with him by e-mail and my attempts to reach him by telephone have failed. If you wish to reach someone in particular, here's a list of people involved with the production of the newspaper and this site. Dean has been able to reach more people at a faster rate and at a lower cost than the traditional direct mail approach. I'm betting someone who reads this site knows how to reach her and can send me the contact information to pass on. Attempts were made to reach her by telephone, so she changed her number. He has no colleagues, only a contact, who reaches him through newspaper advertisements to pass on details of the next assignment. If you need to contact me, you'll be able to reach me on my cell phone. I tried to reach him by phone, and usually his trading department picks up the phone on the first or second ring. He was running in and out of the building, tending to the injured, when his father Kenneth reached him on his cell phone. It's actually a good thing because it means people cannot reach me in the evenings when all they have is a mobile phone number. He says he tried to reach someone on the phone for elaboration, but had no luck. Endeavour to give me your private telephone and fax numbers so that I can reach you anytime. It took about half an hour to reach Catherine on the phone - with all the people down there the networks must have been overloaded. He explains that the phone is new and mainly for his family to reach him. Either way, it's irrelevant, because there's a digital phone that they can reach me on too. So when I finally arrived to Terminal 1 my mom was already on the phone trying to reach me on my cell. Meanwhile all electricity is off there, and I can't reach anyone via phone. Synonyms get in touch with, contact, get through to, get, communicate with, make contact with speak to, talk to informal get hold of British informal raise 2.8 (of a broadcast or other communication) be received by. （广播等通讯）被…接收到 television reached those parts of the electorate that other news sources could not 那些选民能收看电视而无法获取其他新闻资源。 Example sentencesExamples His show reaches some 20 million viewers a week, and his books are megasellers. An increasing proportion of commentators hardly ever write at all but occupy regular slots on radio or television, often reaching a much wider audience than any author could hope to. This additional communication will ensure that the show reaches the widest possible audience. In previous times, radio was very local, but broadcasts now reach a national, even international audience. One side effect of the heightened interest in health issues is that medical studies in specialist publications now reach a wider public. Findings aired on all major television news stations, reaching an estimated total audience of 8,636,000. He was stirred by Charles de Gaulle's broadcasts on behalf of the French resistance, which were reaching Martinique from neighbouring islands. 3Sailing no object Sail with the wind blowing from the side of the ship. 〔航海〕横风航驶 ‘Brighteyes’ was followed round the Goldstone by ‘Patriot’, while ‘Patriot’ white-sail reached noun riːtʃritʃ 1An act of reaching out with one's arm. （臂的）伸出 she made a reach for him 她向他伸出手去。 Example sentencesExamples She will play happily so long as the dolly is within her reach should she desire it. The containers should be placed out of the reach of children and should not be overfilled. I nearly slapped him, but he danced out of my reach before turning back. That shocked me into action, and without thinking, I jumped away from his reach. The figure kept, exasperatingly, just out of their reach, always a pace ahead of them. He tried pushing her away but she jumped out of his reach. You can also request that all the outlets and switches be installed at a height above the reach of the average toddler. At last it was me who ended the kiss, stepped backward, out of her reach. 1.1in singular The distance to which someone, especially a boxer, can stretch out their hand. （手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员） a giant, over six feet seven with a reach of over 81 inches 手的伸出距离为81英寸、身高6英尺7的巨人。 Example sentencesExamples Smith, who has the reach and height to be a solid left tackle, must improve his strength. The shorter boxer seemed to start having difficulty with the height and reach advantage. He can be unpredictable, able to move swiftly round the ring and be elusive, but has the height and reach to stand and trade blows. His height and reach provided him the kind of leverage that resulted in his awesome punching power. Here is a boxer who has a good reach and tactfully uses it. His height and reach - skills that make him such a good full back - would serve him well in the game of tennis. Synonyms grasp, range 2The extent or range of something's application, effect, or influence. （应用、效果或影响的）程度，范围 he told a story to illustrate the reach of his fame Example sentencesExamples He takes pains to limit the range and reach of his case against censorship. The entertainment industry, meanwhile, continues to overestimate its reach and influence. She sighed as she looked at the price tag that put the dress well beyond her reach, and turned to walk away dejectedly. The family creates a social sphere beyond the reach of either politics or economics. The frontline drugs are expensive and beyond the reach of the public health system of most countries. Its reach or scope may be spatial or temporal, in that it reaches beyond a single event or a single site of practice. He was a teacher and lecturer of great skill and clarity whose range was beyond the reach of most of his younger colleagues in the faculty. To be sure, there are subtle factors that influence decisions that lie beyond the reach of any Web site. This place was getting under her skin, crawling on the underside of it, out of her reach and control. There's some useful and insightful material in this volume, but there are unfortunate limits to its reach. If you fancy touring further afield, both the Cotswolds and the West Country are within easy reach. The Internet eliminates this and allows us to broaden the reach, scope, and frequency of our magazines. But the national broadcaster may well have an edge because of its reach across the country. It is law which is secular in origin, yet greatly limited, in its formal version, in its reach and effect. What attracts customers to the aggregators is the size of their reach. Yes, the drama is ultimately about us, but its reach and scope is so huge, so universal, it dwarfs us into silence. The desirability of living in the countryside has pushed rural house prices way beyond the reach of many agricultural workers, he says. It's just countryside within easy reach of the city centre. Synonyms capabilities, capacity jurisdiction, authority, sway, control, command, influence scope, range, compass, ambit, orbit, latitude sphere, area, field, territory 2.1 The number of people who watch or listen to a particular broadcast or channel during a specified period. （特定时期内）观众人数；听众人数 the programme's daily reach is 400,000 这个节目每天的收视观众为40万人。 Example sentencesExamples The tournament's matches are broadcast on satellite, providing it with a huge reach. The figures show the station enjoys a weekly reach of 152,000 listeners, up from 146,000 recorded a year ago. In August that show recorded a listenership reach of more than 150,000. The Radio station has attracted nearly two million new listeners over the last year bringing its reach to an all time high of 32.9 million. No other media company has this channel's reach. Cable and satellite channels have a combined reach of 18 million. Cable is better in reaching viewers who vote, but broadcast TV has the greatest reach. For example, these programmes in Nigeria and Kenya have a weekly reach of 30 per cent. With over 50% of homes now able to watch the channels both share and reach are growing. 3often reachesA continuous extent of water, especially a stretch of river between two bends, or the part of a canal between locks. 地带，大片地区；大片水域；（江河两弯道之间的）一段水域；（运河两闸门之间的）一段直水道 the upper reaches of the Nile 尼罗河的上游流域。 Example sentencesExamples At Tim's house, a remote fishing lodge on the upper reaches of the river, the coracles were carried down to the water's edge. Most of my winter chub fishing experience over the past fifty or more years has been gained mainly on small rivers or the upper reaches of the bigger rivers. The immediate cause of the flooding is put down to heavy rainfalls earlier in the year in the upper reaches of the Mekong River system. Some creeks or river reaches are fed by springs or groundwater seeps. There's a sign on Weston Road stating the town was established in 1796, although then it was not much more than a few buildings around the mill on the upper reaches of the Humber River. One goal was to return fish to traditional spawning grounds in the upper reaches of the Clearwater tributaries, strengthening natural fish runs. The first two weeks of 1766 they were on the upper reaches of the river, pressing south as far as the northwest corner of the present Brevard County. In the upper reaches of the Amazonian rain forest are strange areas, sometimes the size of a football field, in which grows only one kind of small tree. On a soft grey day I thought it would be nice to trace the upper reaches of the River Derwent deep into the great forests west of Scarborough. The primary example of this habitat occurs along the upper reaches of Accokeek Creek and its maze of tributaries. It is designed to divert water from the upper reaches of the river to the northeast coast. The dam is in Hubei province, to the east of Sichuan and Chongqing, and water flow has surged over warning levels after the upper reaches of the Yangtze River started flooding. Some press statements have given the location of the fish as coming from the upper reaches of the river Ribble. The upper reaches of these lower tributaries are undammed and of moderate flow, with gravel/cobble substrate and only occasional sand bars. The ‘wild’ fish stocks now originate almost entirely from man-made fish nurseries in the upper reaches of the rivers. If the river bed through York was dredged to a depth of a further 10 ft, as fast as any substrate is taken out the hole will fill with water which is continually flowing in from the upper reaches. Although it counts as a sea fish, the lamprey goes up rivers to spawn and is indeed most often met in estuaries or the lower reaches of rivers. He said that on the one hand, increased plantation along the upper reaches of rivers contributed to better protection of the environment. More than 1,000 families along the middle reaches of the river were affected by rising water. The walk passes through beautiful beech forest and follows the upper reaches of the Makarora River. 4Sailing A distance traversed in reaching. 〔航海〕横风行程 he could sail a clear reach for Key Canaka Phrases out of (or beyond) reach 1Outside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand. （手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员） Example sentencesExamples Adrienne snapped as she reached for the remote back but Leigh held it out of reach. And if you must have a gun in the house, keep it in a locked place, out of reach and unloaded. 1.1Beyond the capacity of someone to attain something. 力所不及 she thought university was out of her reach 她认为自己上不了大学。 Example sentencesExamples He says homes are now out of reach for most first and second home buyers. The team, however, put the game out of reach with about 10 minutes left to play. An Evening Press survey this spring found that traditional starter homes were now out of reach for someone on an average York salary. Many families want their children to attend university, but such an option is beyond reach for the majority of the population, particularly those in rural or highland areas. The means of production are ours, as are the means of distribution - but the means of remuneration remain out of reach. Despite negotiations to lower the price of imported medications, they remain out of reach to all but the very richest. That allows a potential buyer to stretch to afford a place that otherwise would be out of reach. I learned I'm not alone, and that with support and determination, success is not out of reach. Leeds put the game out of reach with just over 20 minutes remaining. They're a talented group of musicians with an obvious passion for their music and a goal in mind that is not too far out of reach. within (or in) reach 1Inside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand. （手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员） Example sentencesExamples She sat at her old desk, and we arranged things within reach and tried to keep the most frequently used items close to the seating position. I tried to stand back up, but only managed to move just within reach of the latch. I pulled my chair even closer to the desk so I was in reach of the pen and paper along with the notes. After one particularly long submersion, Blair spotted a log stretched out across the river just within reach of his outstretched hands. 1.1Inside a distance that can be travelled. 行程之内 a 1930s semi within easy reach of the town centre 一座去市中心方便的、建于20世纪30年代的半独立式住宅。 Example sentencesExamples However, most simply prefer the calm atmosphere which now pervades the town and its convenient location within reach of some of the Lake District's more peaceful and harder-to-reach lakes and mountains. 1.2Within the capacity of someone to attain something. 力所不及 the arrangement is well within the reach of the average dancer Example sentencesExamples I'm a writer because I find literature exhilarating, and because the possibility of writing something beautiful seems almost within reach. But accelerated progress is possible, and lies within reach. Improvement is always within reach and always attainable. They saw school achievement as within reach if they put forth the necessary effort, and they were willing to make good grades a primary goal. A club that has always boasted potential is now a club who are within reach of their first Senior Championship crown in 29 years. The affordability, and quality of digital video and sophisticated postproduction systems put these possibilities well within reach. With no damage to his mind or his hands, he knew practicing pediatric medicine was still within reach. For some uncanny reason, the moments at which you stumble are those when you are within reach of attaining some long-sought goal. The £18 million public-private partnership will provide 250 low-cost homes to rent, bringing properties within reach of tenants on low incomes. Performance is manageable and success is within reach. Synonyms achievable, obtainable, accessible, within reach, at hand, reachable, winnable, securable, realizable Origin Old English rǣcan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch reiken and German reichen. Video Rhymes beach, beech, beseech, bleach, breach, breech, each, impeach, leach, leech, outreach, peach, pleach, preach, screech, speech, teach verb.1 phr. Definition of reach in US English: reach verbritʃrēCH 1no object, with adverbial of direction Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something. 伸臂够（或抓） he reached over and turned off his bedside light 他伸过手去把床边的灯关了。 she reached out to squeeze Hope's hand Example sentencesExamples He reached up and grasped the wooden frame, and lifted it off of its wall hook. He smiled sadly and I reached forward and grasped his hand, squeezing it slightly. There is a strange gleam in the older boy's eyes as he reaches down to grasp the hem of his shirt. He laid helplessly on the ground, reaching in Taylor's direction. Standing up and stretching, I reached into the air, my back curving and my toes curling. He wasn't here yet, so I dropped my shoes to the ground, reaching around to stretch my back and lower legs. She unrolled herself and got out of bed, stretching before reaching over to the temporary portable wardrobe that had been set up for her use. The arm of the dancer to her left literally stretches as it reaches toward the leader's hand, where momentum has broken the circle. I yelled, reaching up and grasping the sleeve of her shirt. It'll be good for me, stretching and reaching in the fresh air, too. She reached over, grasped his forearm, and gave it a light reassuring squeeze. She actually surprised herself when she reached up to grasp his hand without a second thought. He then reaches inside his desk and grabs a blue pen and his black checkbook. We're quiet and then Matt reaches forward, grasping my hands in his. He reached over and touched her hand, grasping it lightly and not saying a word. He yawned, stretching his arms and reaching down to his pocket when he felt his phone vibrating. I felt two hands cover my eyes, and I gasped in surprise, reaching up to grasp them. ‘No,’ I said, reaching unseeingly towards the direction of her voice, trying to keep her from leaving. ‘I'll see you whenever,’ he said, stretching then reaching into his pocket for a cigarette. The girl stretched before reaching forward and placing the silver colored portable phone on the coffee table next to the mail. Synonyms stretch out, hold out, extend, outstretch, thrust out, stick out 1.1reach for Make a movement with one's hand or arm in an attempt to touch or grasp (something) 伸手（或臂）去拿 Carl reached for the phone Example sentencesExamples At those times my hand would reach for the phone to cancel the appointment. David mumbles as an idea comes into his head and he reaches for the cordless phone, which is resting, by his side. Something grabs his attention in the kitchen, and he reaches for the phone, then thinks better of it. He reached for the phone, his fingers trembling as he called for an ambulance. Everyone watching was shocked and people started reaching for mobile phones and cameras. She cried out to him, reaching for his touch as she sat unable to move upon the ground. Within seconds the first track had him reaching for the phone again. I launch myself at him, springing forward, and my arms reaching for him. He reached for his cellular phone and scrolled through the many numbers he had stored in it. Astor reached for his phone and moved it on to the bed, where he could see the speed-dial buttons. But as she reached for her bag, he snatched it from the passenger seat and ran off. Sadly, by the time you reach middle age even good spellers like myself start reaching for the dictionary more and more. She touched his shoulder just as he was reaching for the knob and he turned back to her. I gave a half hearted attempt at an amused sneer and shook my head, reaching for my book again. He reaches for the phone and dials Caroline, hoping she'll give him a lift but she's had a hard day with the kids. I glared at her and then reached for my phone to call my brother when a car pulled up beside us. Lucas reached for my hand, catching me completely off guard, and laced his fingers with mine. She reaches for the phone, the camera angles changes and we see Maya standing behind her. He reached for Mel's hand, and as their fingers touched he felt like he'd been plugged into the mains. Scarlett, attempting to stop crying, took a deep breath and reached for the cell phone again. Synonyms reach for, snatch at, make a grab for, catch at, claw at 1.2reach something outwith object Stretch out one's hand or arm. 伸出（手，臂） he reached out a hand and touched her forehead 他伸出手摸她的前额。 Example sentencesExamples ‘Sorry I'm so late,’ she apologized, balancing her books in her hands, reaching her note out for Mr. Burrows to grab. Will, who walked in front of her, reaching his hand out, suddenly blocked her view. When the song is over I reach my hand out and say, ‘Nice set, James,’ touching him on the shoulder. I walked towards it, slowly, reaching my hand out to grasp onto the brass doorknob. He sighed, closing his eyes and reaching his arms out in front of him. ‘Watch your step,’ Shayla said, reaching her hand out to catch him. He moved closer, reaching his hand out to move the branches aside to see if anyone was hiding in the bush. I walked towards the tiger, reaching my hand out to touch it. He reaches his hand out to me and invites me to sit in the spa room with him away from the noise of the video. The president smiled, reaching his hand out for the phone. He nodded and reached his hand out as I sat down between his outstretched legs and leaned back against his chest. Unwittingly she slumped in the chair, her legs stretched out, and reached her hands out towards the fire for a bit of warmth. ‘My name's Trevor,’ he said, reaching his hand out for a shake. I reach my arm out, place my fingers on the engine-off switch, and hesitate. And she smiled, reaching her arms out to me in love. And he reaches his hands out and just touches a baby's face. He reached his hand out to me and stretched his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him. Christopher took a step forward, reaching his hand out for her before he could catch himself. Gracie smiled a genuine smile, reaching her hand out for a handshake. Unconsciously, she slowly began to lean forward, reaching her hand out towards his face. Synonyms reach out, hold out, put out, extend, outstretch, thrust out, stick out 1.3with two objects Hand (something) to (someone) 把…递给 reach me those glasses 把那些玻璃杯递给我。 Synonyms pass, hand, give, let someone have 1.4 Be able to touch something with an outstretched arm or leg. 伸臂及到，伸及，够到 I had to stand on tiptoe and even then I could hardly reach 我必须踮起脚，即使这样也只能勉强够着。 Example sentencesExamples It is quite likely that you will not be able to reach, so hold on to a belt or towel instead. But, being taller, he is nevertheless able to reach. Just as she got to the annoying one in the middle that she could hardly reach, another pair of hands buttoned it for her. To protect this greatest of treasures, it was placed where no ordinary human being would ever be able to reach. 1.5reach outNorth American Seek to establish communication with someone, with the aim of offering or obtaining assistance or cooperation. his style was to reach out all the time, especially to members of his own party anyone in need of assistance should reach out to the authorities as soon as possible Example sentencesExamples They're getting a lot of people who want to volunteer to help and who are reaching out. So tread lightly and confront the issue of what's going on in her family only if she reaches out to you for help. By not reaching out to the victim's families initially in her work she was accused of being a coward. Now police and firefighters are working together to try to stop the problem by reaching out to young people in the area. Both are very skilful indeed at reaching out to other people who resent cleverness and learning. It's a tool for reaching out to like-minded people across the world and bonding with them. The focus changed after he reached out to Russell's longtime partner, who still lived in the East Village. Canada is not alone in reaching out to foreign entrepreneurs. I mean, this is an honest man, a man of religion, a man who reaches out to people. Have you reached out to him since he's been back? In other words, we would be reaching out to those who don't need reaching out to. I was further touched by the Office of the Prime Minister reaching out to the homeless hero. Diller said the networks had not reached out to him. It's also a parish that is very keen on reaching out to other people. J.J. confirmed that he is considering the 38-year-old star for the role after he reached out to him via email. His success with voters has been attributed to his gift for reaching out and touching ordinary people. The pair reached out to artists who had been part of Judd's world. Now he is reaching out to those who want help starting a business. It was a touching human gesture, a leader reaching out to those who are weakest. He said he will win the next election not through the media, but by reaching out to people locally. 2with object Arrive at; get as far as. 到达；达到，及达 “Goodbye,” she said as they reached the door 他们走到门口时，她说道：“再见” the show is due to reach our screens early next year 这部电影预计明年早些时候来我们这里上映。 Example sentencesExamples Upon reaching the bright blue door she opened it and went into a small central room, walking right up to the desk and meeting the secretary's eyes. The early European navigators arriving in South America, believed they had reached the Earthly Paradise. The two shipments known to have reached Scotland arrived by cargo vessel. He walked down the hall after her; she reached her door as he reached his. Once they reached the door Kara stopped as Robin opened it and started to go outside. She followed the hallway, till she reached the familiar wooden door of his study. Jane jumped up from her chair and tried to keep Kathleen from reaching Mr. Collins' door, but it was no use. When finally reaching the front door of Jason's house she spoke. He and two others then made the first crossing of that island, eventually reaching the Stromness whaling-station in the early afternoon of May 20, 1916. They passed down a long leaky corridor before reaching a heavily locked door at the other end. He was eventually told that we had arrived at Tripoli but we still could not reach Accra until the next day at the earliest. It was hard to say exactly when snow would reach York tomorrow, but it was expected to arrive by late morning or early afternoon. The Portugese were the first Europeans to reach the Cape of Good Hope, arriving in 1488. He remembered the way to her ward well enough, he ran past all the closed doors until he reached hers. It didn't take them long to reach the huge double doors at the end of the hallway. I continued down the hall until I reached the first open door and cautiously peered inside. He reached another locked door and he knew that beyond it lay the set of rooms that he had been searching for. I flew out to Rome in the early hours of Tuesday 5 April, reaching the Vatican by about 2pm to join the masses of people queuing to pay their respects. They will then head for South Korea the same day and are expected to reach Seoul early Thursday. She reached the yellow front door and turned to look at the view from there. Synonyms arrive at, get to, get as far as, come to, make it to, gain 2.1 Attain or extend to (a specified point, level, or condition) 达到（特定的点、水平、条件） unemployment reached a peak in 1933 失业率在1933年达到最高峰。 no object in its native habitat it will reach to about 6 m in height 在原产地，它大约能长到六米高。 Example sentencesExamples Crime in the area has fallen dramatically as the number of police officers reaches record levels, new figures show today. Water levels reached the critical point in the early hours, breaching flood defences. Unemployment and poverty have reached catastrophic levels, especially in the east of the country. It proved to be extremely difficult to reach the levels of the previous agreement. Unemployment reached the highest levels since the 1930s. Depending on how tobacco is taken, nicotine can reach peak levels in the bloodstream and brain rapidly. In industrial areas and major cities, unemployment reached enormous levels. In some instances the commission reached a hundred thousand dollars. After a certain time and a certain growth-rate peak, you reach a point of diminishing returns. When he reached his early 40s, driving a car became difficult and dangerous. Synonyms attain, get to, amount to 2.2 Succeed in achieving. 成功获得 the intergovernmental conference reached agreement on the draft treaty 这一政府间的会议就条约草案达成了协议。 Example sentencesExamples He went on to summarise the areas on which agreement had been reached at the public meeting of August 17. Agreement has also been reached between the two parties on the building of new roads leading to the stadium and the Trafford Centre. But a spokesman for the Mayor's office explained no decision had yet been reached although one was due next month. A compromise measure will probably be reached at a joint conference in the fall. The land was outside the developer's control, but he was encouraged to believe an agreement might be reached with the landowner. However, it took a whole day for agreement to be reached on this issue alone and some negotiators now fear that time is running out. The government tried to get the mine owners and mineworkers to hold a conference, but no agreement could be reached. A satisfactory agreement had been reached as a result of his intervention. It is hoped an agreement will be reached that is satisfactory to most people but there will complaints and criticism. The company is in discussions with British-based investors and expects an agreement to be reached in the next few weeks. It reflects even more on their achievement of reaching the final that they have done so without two of their most influential players. Well done girls, it was a great achievement to reach a County Final. Apparently, the two parties could not reach a mutually satisfying agreement on a new deal. Mr Anderson says he's hopeful an agreement can be reached at the next meeting on June 25. It's how he has been able to reach and maintain the highest standards in his products over the last 25 years. The album doesn't reach its true potential due to a lack of cohesion and stability. They succeeded in reaching an agreement on January 25. He added that agreement had been reached on the design of the junction. An agreement has to be reached by the end of February in order to meet government deadlines. The estate agent is reasonably confident that some agreement can be reached, although how long it'll take I don't know. Synonyms achieve, attain, gain, accomplish 2.3 Succeed in influencing or having an effect on. 影响，打动；赢得 their fresh sound and message reach people who may never set foot in a church Example sentencesExamples The Nelson Mandela Foundation and I are convinced that his message will reach those most at risk of HIV. I only think it could have done a better job reaching those who are not already sold on the message. I also never got the impression that any of this is about him in any other sense than him looking to reach those who need to see this message. They hope that their message of tolerance will reach those who lack awareness in such matters. Our longer term aim is for our message to reach each and every person in this country. An inciter is one who reaches and seeks to influence the mind of another by suggestion, request, proposal, argument, persuasion or inducement. First, movies serve as our most influential history teachers, reaching and swaying audiences that the professional historian cannot even dream of. It's vital that our marketing has effective strategies for reaching all of these audiences. Unfortunately, I doubt this message will reach those who are the real source of the problem. Synonyms influence, sway, carry weight with, get through to, get to, make an impression on, have an effect on, have an impact on, register with 2.4 Make contact or communicate with (someone) by telephone or other means. （用电话等）与…联系 I've been trying to reach you all morning 我整个早晨都一直在设法与你取得联系。 Example sentencesExamples Attempts were made to reach her by telephone, so she changed her number. So when I finally arrived to Terminal 1 my mom was already on the phone trying to reach me on my cell. If you wish to reach someone in particular, here's a list of people involved with the production of the newspaper and this site. He has no colleagues, only a contact, who reaches him through newspaper advertisements to pass on details of the next assignment. He explains that the phone is new and mainly for his family to reach him. That was the last time I ever talked to him, and the last time we could ever reach him by phone or any other way. Either way, it's irrelevant, because there's a digital phone that they can reach me on too. Endeavour to give me your private telephone and fax numbers so that I can reach you anytime. Meanwhile all electricity is off there, and I can't reach anyone via phone. It took about half an hour to reach Catherine on the phone - with all the people down there the networks must have been overloaded. After a sleepless night, I managed to reach her in the morning and she confirmed that I was about to be sacked. He was running in and out of the building, tending to the injured, when his father Kenneth reached him on his cell phone. If you need to contact me, you'll be able to reach me on my cell phone. He says he tried to reach someone on the phone for elaboration, but had no luck. I want to be like that bloke who doesn't have a phone, and if you want to reach him, you have to fax his mother. I'm betting someone who reads this site knows how to reach her and can send me the contact information to pass on. I tried to reach him by phone, and usually his trading department picks up the phone on the first or second ring. Dean has been able to reach more people at a faster rate and at a lower cost than the traditional direct mail approach. I have only been in contact with him by e-mail and my attempts to reach him by telephone have failed. It's actually a good thing because it means people cannot reach me in the evenings when all they have is a mobile phone number. Synonyms get in touch with, contact, get through to, get, communicate with, make contact with 2.5 (of a broadcast or other communication) be received by. （广播等通讯）被…接收到 television reached those parts of the electorate that other news sources could not 那些选民能收看电视而无法获取其他新闻资源。 Example sentencesExamples His show reaches some 20 million viewers a week, and his books are megasellers. Findings aired on all major television news stations, reaching an estimated total audience of 8,636,000. In previous times, radio was very local, but broadcasts now reach a national, even international audience. An increasing proportion of commentators hardly ever write at all but occupy regular slots on radio or television, often reaching a much wider audience than any author could hope to. He was stirred by Charles de Gaulle's broadcasts on behalf of the French resistance, which were reaching Martinique from neighbouring islands. One side effect of the heightened interest in health issues is that medical studies in specialist publications now reach a wider public. This additional communication will ensure that the show reaches the widest possible audience. 3Sailing no object Sail with the wind blowing from the side, or from slightly behind the side, of the ship. 〔航海〕横风航驶 nounritʃrēCH 1An act of reaching out with one's arm. （臂的）伸出 she made a reach for him 她向他伸出手去。 Example sentencesExamples He tried pushing her away but she jumped out of his reach. The figure kept, exasperatingly, just out of their reach, always a pace ahead of them. That shocked me into action, and without thinking, I jumped away from his reach. The containers should be placed out of the reach of children and should not be overfilled. She will play happily so long as the dolly is within her reach should she desire it. You can also request that all the outlets and switches be installed at a height above the reach of the average toddler. I nearly slapped him, but he danced out of my reach before turning back. At last it was me who ended the kiss, stepped backward, out of her reach. 1.1in singular The distance to which someone can stretch out their hand (used especially of a boxer) （手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员） a giant, over six feet seven with a reach of over 81 inches 手的伸出距离为81英寸、身高6英尺7的巨人。 Example sentencesExamples Here is a boxer who has a good reach and tactfully uses it. His height and reach - skills that make him such a good full back - would serve him well in the game of tennis. He can be unpredictable, able to move swiftly round the ring and be elusive, but has the height and reach to stand and trade blows. His height and reach provided him the kind of leverage that resulted in his awesome punching power. Smith, who has the reach and height to be a solid left tackle, must improve his strength. The shorter boxer seemed to start having difficulty with the height and reach advantage. Synonyms grasp, range 2The extent or range of application, effect, or influence. （应用、效果或影响的）程度，范围 the diameter and the reach of the spark plug varies from engine to engine 火花塞的直径和大小因发动机而异。 Example sentencesExamples It's just countryside within easy reach of the city centre. What attracts customers to the aggregators is the size of their reach. There's some useful and insightful material in this volume, but there are unfortunate limits to its reach. If you fancy touring further afield, both the Cotswolds and the West Country are within easy reach. Its reach or scope may be spatial or temporal, in that it reaches beyond a single event or a single site of practice. This place was getting under her skin, crawling on the underside of it, out of her reach and control. He takes pains to limit the range and reach of his case against censorship. The Internet eliminates this and allows us to broaden the reach, scope, and frequency of our magazines. The entertainment industry, meanwhile, continues to overestimate its reach and influence. The desirability of living in the countryside has pushed rural house prices way beyond the reach of many agricultural workers, he says. The family creates a social sphere beyond the reach of either politics or economics. Yes, the drama is ultimately about us, but its reach and scope is so huge, so universal, it dwarfs us into silence. He was a teacher and lecturer of great skill and clarity whose range was beyond the reach of most of his younger colleagues in the faculty. It is law which is secular in origin, yet greatly limited, in its formal version, in its reach and effect. The frontline drugs are expensive and beyond the reach of the public health system of most countries. But the national broadcaster may well have an edge because of its reach across the country. To be sure, there are subtle factors that influence decisions that lie beyond the reach of any Web site. She sighed as she looked at the price tag that put the dress well beyond her reach, and turned to walk away dejectedly. Synonyms capabilities, capacity jurisdiction, authority, sway, control, command, influence 3often reachesA continuous extent of land or water, especially a stretch of river between two bends, or the part of a canal between locks. 地带，大片地区；大片水域；（江河两弯道之间的）一段水域；（运河两闸门之间的）一段直水道 the upper reaches of the Nile 尼罗河的上游流域。 Example sentencesExamples More than 1,000 families along the middle reaches of the river were affected by rising water. One goal was to return fish to traditional spawning grounds in the upper reaches of the Clearwater tributaries, strengthening natural fish runs. Although it counts as a sea fish, the lamprey goes up rivers to spawn and is indeed most often met in estuaries or the lower reaches of rivers. Some press statements have given the location of the fish as coming from the upper reaches of the river Ribble. The ‘wild’ fish stocks now originate almost entirely from man-made fish nurseries in the upper reaches of the rivers. At Tim's house, a remote fishing lodge on the upper reaches of the river, the coracles were carried down to the water's edge. Most of my winter chub fishing experience over the past fifty or more years has been gained mainly on small rivers or the upper reaches of the bigger rivers. The immediate cause of the flooding is put down to heavy rainfalls earlier in the year in the upper reaches of the Mekong River system. The upper reaches of these lower tributaries are undammed and of moderate flow, with gravel/cobble substrate and only occasional sand bars. If the river bed through York was dredged to a depth of a further 10 ft, as fast as any substrate is taken out the hole will fill with water which is continually flowing in from the upper reaches. The primary example of this habitat occurs along the upper reaches of Accokeek Creek and its maze of tributaries. The first two weeks of 1766 they were on the upper reaches of the river, pressing south as far as the northwest corner of the present Brevard County. There's a sign on Weston Road stating the town was established in 1796, although then it was not much more than a few buildings around the mill on the upper reaches of the Humber River. The walk passes through beautiful beech forest and follows the upper reaches of the Makarora River. Some creeks or river reaches are fed by springs or groundwater seeps. He said that on the one hand, increased plantation along the upper reaches of rivers contributed to better protection of the environment. On a soft grey day I thought it would be nice to trace the upper reaches of the River Derwent deep into the great forests west of Scarborough. In the upper reaches of the Amazonian rain forest are strange areas, sometimes the size of a football field, in which grows only one kind of small tree. The dam is in Hubei province, to the east of Sichuan and Chongqing, and water flow has surged over warning levels after the upper reaches of the Yangtze River started flooding. It is designed to divert water from the upper reaches of the river to the northeast coast. 4Sailing A distance traversed in reaching. 〔航海〕横风行程 Phrases out of (or beyond) reach 1Outside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand. （手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员） Example sentencesExamples Adrienne snapped as she reached for the remote back but Leigh held it out of reach. And if you must have a gun in the house, keep it in a locked place, out of reach and unloaded. 1.1Beyond the capacity of someone to attain or achieve something. 力所不及 she thought college was out of her reach 她认为自己上不了大学。 Example sentencesExamples They're a talented group of musicians with an obvious passion for their music and a goal in mind that is not too far out of reach. An Evening Press survey this spring found that traditional starter homes were now out of reach for someone on an average York salary. The means of production are ours, as are the means of distribution - but the means of remuneration remain out of reach. I learned I'm not alone, and that with support and determination, success is not out of reach. That allows a potential buyer to stretch to afford a place that otherwise would be out of reach. Despite negotiations to lower the price of imported medications, they remain out of reach to all but the very richest. Leeds put the game out of reach with just over 20 minutes remaining. He says homes are now out of reach for most first and second home buyers. Many families want their children to attend university, but such an option is beyond reach for the majority of the population, particularly those in rural or highland areas. The team, however, put the game out of reach with about 10 minutes left to play. within (or in) reach 1Inside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand. （手的）伸出距离（尤用于拳击运动员） Example sentencesExamples After one particularly long submersion, Blair spotted a log stretched out across the river just within reach of his outstretched hands. I tried to stand back up, but only managed to move just within reach of the latch. I pulled my chair even closer to the desk so I was in reach of the pen and paper along with the notes. She sat at her old desk, and we arranged things within reach and tried to keep the most frequently used items close to the seating position. 1.1Inside a distance that can be traveled. 行程之内 Rocky Mountain National Park is within easy reach of the city of Denver Example sentencesExamples However, most simply prefer the calm atmosphere which now pervades the town and its convenient location within reach of some of the Lake District's more peaceful and harder-to-reach lakes and mountains. 1.2Within the capacity of someone to attain or achieve something. 力所不及 Example sentencesExamples They saw school achievement as within reach if they put forth the necessary effort, and they were willing to make good grades a primary goal. I'm a writer because I find literature exhilarating, and because the possibility of writing something beautiful seems almost within reach. With no damage to his mind or his hands, he knew practicing pediatric medicine was still within reach. But accelerated progress is possible, and lies within reach. Improvement is always within reach and always attainable. For some uncanny reason, the moments at which you stumble are those when you are within reach of attaining some long-sought goal. Performance is manageable and success is within reach. The £18 million public-private partnership will provide 250 low-cost homes to rent, bringing properties within reach of tenants on low incomes. The affordability, and quality of digital video and sophisticated postproduction systems put these possibilities well within reach. A club that has always boasted potential is now a club who are within reach of their first Senior Championship crown in 29 years. Synonyms achievable, obtainable, accessible, within reach, at hand, reachable, winnable, securable, realizable Origin Old English rǣcan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch reiken and German reichen. verb.1 phr.
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