1 broad /ˈbrɑːd/ adjective broader; broadest
broader; broadest
Learner's definition of BROAD
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a : large from one side to the other side : wide宽阔的;宽广的 — opposite narrow b chiefly British : having a specified width…宽 2
: including or involving many things or people : wide in range or amount涉及众多人(或事)的;广泛的 -
The store has a broad selection/variety of coats.那家店有各种各样的外衣。
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a president with broad [=widespread] appeal广受欢迎的总统
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There was broad agreement on the new government.新政府获得广泛认可。
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There are three broad categories of industry in the region: computers, finance, and education.这一地区有三大产业:计算机、金融和教育。
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The conference was attended by a broad spectrum [=a range of many different kinds] of religious leaders.参加会议的有众多派系的宗教领袖。
— opposite narrow 3
: relating to the main parts of something : general大致的;一般的;主要的 4
: easily seen or noticed明白的;明显的
in broad daylight
: during the day when people and things can be easily seen rather than at night光天化日之下
— broadly
adverb [more broadly; most broadly] -
He smiled broadly [=with a big smile] as he greeted us.他笑容满面地跟我们打招呼。
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The book is broadly [=generally] concerned with the oil industry.这本书大体上是讲石油业的。
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She broadly [=obviously] hinted that she wouldn't be coming back.她明白地暗示她将不再回来。
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a broadly based [=broad-based] political movement有广泛基础的政治运动
2 broad /ˈbrɑːd/ noun
plural broads
plural broads
Learner's definition of BROAD
[count] US slang, old-fashioned + often offensive