ex·ten·sive
adjective OPAL W
/ɪkˈstensɪv/
/ɪkˈstensɪv/
- covering a large area; great in amount
广阔的；广大的；大量的 - The house has extensive grounds.
这栋房子有宽敞的庭院。 - The fire caused extensive damage.
火灾造成了巨大的损失。 - She suffered extensive injuries in the accident.
她在事故中受了重伤。 - Extensive repair work is being carried out.
大规模的修缮工作正在进行。 - an extensive range of wines
各种各样的葡萄酒 - The book includes an extensive bibliography of books and articles.
本书包含大量书籍和文章的参考书目。
- The house has extensive grounds.
- including or dealing with a wide range of information
广泛的；广博的 - Extensive research has been done into this disease.
对这种疾病已进行了广泛研究。 - His knowledge of music is extensive.
他音乐知识很广博。 - She has extensive experience in computers.
她在计算机方面经验丰富。
Extra Examples- After extensive reading on the subject she set to work on an article.
在广泛阅读了这个主题的相关资料后，她着手写一篇文章。 - The authorities conducted an extensive investigation into his tax affairs.
当局对他的纳税情况进行了大范围的调查。
- Extensive research has been done into this disease.
Word Originlate Middle English: from French extensif, -ive or late Latin extensivus, from extens- ‘stretched out’, from the verb extendere, from ex- ‘out’ + tendere ‘stretch’.