expanse
英 [ɪk'spæns; ek-]
美[ɪk'spæns]
- n. 宽阔；广阔的区域；苍天；膨胀扩张
词态变化
复数: expanses;
助记提示
1. ex- + pans- + -e.
中文词源
expanse 广阔
来自expand, 扩大。
英文词源
- expanse (n.)
- 1660s, from Latin expansum, noun use of neuter of expansus, past participle of expandere "to spread out" (see expand).
双语例句
- 1. This conservatory enjoys an enviable position overlooking a leafy expanse.
- 这个温室位置绝佳，放眼望去，草木繁茂，郁郁葱葱。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. A vast expanse of golden crops lay before us.
- 我们眼前展现出一大片金黄色的庄稼.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 3. We gazed out over the limitless expanse of the desert.
- 我们凝望着那一片漫无边际的沙漠.
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- 4. Ahead lay a vast expanse of wheat.
- 前面是一大片小麦.
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- 5. She overlooked the vast expanse from the tower.
- 她从塔上俯视茫茫大地.
来自《简明英汉词典》