expanse

英 [ɪk'spæns; ek-] 美 [ɪk'spæns]
  • n. 宽阔；广阔的区域；苍天；膨胀扩张
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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.

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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.

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