expanse
英 [?k'sp?ns; ek-]
美 [?k'sp?ns]
- n. 寬闊；廣闊的區(qū)域；蒼天；膨脹擴(kuò)張
助記提示
1. ex- + pans- + -e.
中文詞源
expanse 廣闊來自expand, 擴(kuò)大。
英文詞源
- expanse (n.)
- 1660s, from Latin expansum, noun use of neuter of expansus, past participle of expandere "to spread out" (see expand).
雙語例句
- 1. This conservatory enjoys an enviable position overlooking a leafy expanse.
- 這個(gè)溫室位置絕佳，放眼望去，草木繁茂，郁郁蔥蔥。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. A vast expanse of golden crops lay before us.
- 我們眼前展現(xiàn)出一大片金黃色的莊稼.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 3. We gazed out over the limitless expanse of the desert.
- 我們凝望著那一片漫無邊際的沙漠.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 4. Ahead lay a vast expanse of wheat.
- 前面是一大片小麥.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 5. She overlooked the vast expanse from the tower.
- 她從塔上俯視茫茫大地.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》