broadens; broadened; broadening
broadens; broadened; broadening
Learner's definition of BROADEN
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[+ object] : to make (something) wider or more general使变宽；使更广泛 -
They need to broaden their understanding of other cultures.他们需要增加对其他文化的了解。
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The police have broadened the scope of the investigation.警方扩大了调查范围。
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Travel can help to broaden your horizons/mind. [=increase the range of your knowledge, understanding, or experience]旅行有助于开阔眼界。
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[no object] : to become wider or more general变宽；扩大 -
The road broadens [=widens] near the airport.临近机场时，道路变宽了。
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Her smile broadened when I told her the good news.我告诉她这个好消息时，她笑得更灿烂了。
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The investigation has broadened to include the mayor's staff.调查已经扩大到市长的工作人员。
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His interests broadened to include art and music, not just sports.他的爱好不只是运动，还包括艺术和音乐。