expands; expanded; expanding
expands; expanded; expanding
Learner's definition of EXPAND
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a [no object] : to increase in size, range, or amount : to become bigger扩大；扩展；膨胀 -
The liquid expands and contracts with changes in temperature.液体随着温度的变化而膨胀或收缩。
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the expanding universe膨胀的宇宙
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His business has expanded to serve the entire state.他的生意已经扩展到了整个州。
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The coffee shop may expand into a full restaurant.这家咖啡店有可能发展成一家齐全的餐馆。
b [+ object] : to cause (something) to increase in size, range, or amount : to make (something) bigger使扩大；使扩展；使膨胀 -
He has expanded his business to serve the entire state.他已将自己的生意扩展到了整个州。
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There are plans to expand the airport.有几个扩建机场的方案。
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The police have decided to expand their investigation.警方决定扩大调查范围。
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She plans to expand the lecture series into a book.她计划将这个系列讲座扩写成一本书。
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This trip will give you an opportunity to expand [=broaden] your horizons. [=to learn more about the world]此次旅行将为你提供拓宽视野的机会。
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expand your knowledge扩宽你的知识
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[+ object] : to write (something) in full form充分阐述；详述；把…全部写出
expand on/upon
[phrasal verb] expand on/upon (something)
: to speak or write about (something) in a more complete or detailed way更充分地阐述；详述 -
She declined to expand on her earlier statement.她拒绝详述她先前的声明。
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Please expand [=elaborate] on that idea.请详细说明那个想法。
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Researchers will expand upon their data in a new study.研究者将在新研究中详细阐释他们的数据。
— expandable
/ɪkˈspændəbəl/ adjective [more expandable; most expandable]