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stretch
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
stretches; stretched; stretching
stretches; stretched; stretching
Learner's definition of STRETCH
1
a [+ object] : to make (something) wider or longer by pulling it拉宽；拉长
- Don't yank on my sweater. You'll stretch it.不要拽我的毛衣，会把它拉长的。
- I'm trying to stretch (out) the wool hat that shrank in the wash.我努力试着把洗后缩水的羊毛帽子撑大。
- Carefully stretch the dough.小心地拉长面团。
b [no object] : to become longer or wider when pulled变长；变宽
- The elastic waistband of my pants won't stretch any more.我裤子的松紧带没弹性了。
- jeans/pants that stretch有弹力的牛仔裤/裤子
- The material/fabric stretches.这种材料/布料具有弹力。
2
a : to put your arms, legs, etc., in positions that make the muscles long and tight伸展肢体
[no object]
- It's important to stretch before you exercise.运动前伸展一下肢体很重要。
- The baby stretched and yawned.这个婴儿边伸懒腰边打呵欠。
[+ object]
- She woke up and stretched her arms above her head.她醒了过来，将胳膊举过头顶。
- These exercises stretch (the muscles of) your lower back.这些运动能舒展腰部（肌肉）。
b always followed by an adverb or preposition : to extend your arm, leg, etc., in order to reach something伸出，伸长（手臂、腿等） — often + out — often + out
[no object]
- She stretched over us to open the window.她将手从我们头顶上伸过去打开了窗户。
- Her hand stretched out toward him. [=she reached toward him with her hand]她向他伸出了手。
[+ object]
- She stretched her hand toward him.她向他伸出了手。
- She stretched out her hand.她伸出了手。
3
always followed by an adverb or preposition, [+ object] : to pull (something) so that it becomes flat and smooth and goes across a surface or area展开；铺开
- She stretched the canvas over the wooden frame.她把画布紧绷在木框上。
- The T-shirt was stretched tight over his belly.那件T恤衫紧绷在他肚子上。
- A big banner was stretched across the doorway.门口张挂着巨大的横幅。
4
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
a : to continue for a specified distance : to extend over an area绵延；延伸 — used to describe how long something is用于描述长度
- The cornfields stretch as far as the eye can see.玉米地一望无际。
- The restaurant chain began in Chicago but now stretches to the West Coast.那家连锁餐厅从芝加哥起家，现在一直开到了西海岸。
- The horse's tail stretches three and a half feet from base to end.这匹马的尾巴从根部到尾端共三英尺半长。
b : to continue over a period of time延续
- Her interest in art stretches back to her childhood. [=she has been interested in art since she was a child]她对艺术的热爱源自儿时。
- Construction that began in late April stretched [=continued] into June.工程从四月底延续至六月。
5
[+ object] : to say something that is not exactly true夸张；夸大
- He was stretching the truth [=exaggerating] to make the story more interesting.他夸大事实，以使整件事更加有趣。
- Although it may be stretching a point [=exaggerating slightly] to say that this was his best win ever, it was nevertheless impressive.说这是他有史以来最大的胜利有点言过其实，不过这次的确让人印象深刻。
- (informal) She's a good musician but comparing her to the legends is stretching it. [=she's good but she can't really be compared to the legends]她是个优秀的音乐家，但是把她和传奇人物相提并论有点言过其实。
- (informal) It's stretching things to say that she enjoys his visits. [=she doesn't really enjoy his visits]她其实并不喜欢他的来访。
6
[+ object]
a : to cause or force (something) to be used for a longer time or for more purposes than originally planned or expected节约使用（以延长使用时间）；最大限度地利用 — often + out
- They were forced to stretch their food supplies.他们被迫靠这些食物供给再撑一段时间。
- The unexpected expenses have stretched their budget to the breaking point.意外的花销使他们差点超出预算。
- The country is stretching its military forces to the limit.这个国家正最大限度地利用其军事力量。
- They were forced to stretch out their food supplies for another week.他们被迫靠这些食物供给又撑了一周。
b : to cause (something, such as a rule) to have a meaning or purpose that is different from what was originally intended放宽；放松
- He is clearly stretching the rules in his favor. [=he is doing something that is not really allowed by the rules]他显然为了自己的利益而放宽了规定。
- The clause was stretched beyond its original meaning.此条款超出了其文本原有的含义。
c — used figuratively in various phrases在多个短语中用作比喻
- Her bad behavior is stretching my patience (to the limit). [=is causing me to lose patience]她糟糕的行为快让我受不了了。
- His explanation stretches credulity. [=is hard to believe]他的解释很牵强。
7
[+ object] : to require (someone) to use a lot of effort, ability, skill, etc., in order to succeed使竭尽所能；使施展本领
- The work doesn't stretch me intellectually. [=the work is too easy for me; the work is not intellectually challenging]这项工作没有使我充分发挥出自己的智慧。
stretch out
[phrasal verb] stretch out or stretch (yourself) out
: to extend your body in a flat position : to spread out in a relaxed position伸展四肢平躺 — often used as (be) stretched out常用作(be) stretched out — see also 1stretch 2b, 6a (above)
- She stretched out on the bed.她伸展四肢躺在床上。
- He stretched himself out on the couch.他伸展四肢躺在长沙发上。
- He was (lying) stretched out on the couch.他伸展四肢躺在长沙发上。
stretch your legs
informal : to stand up and walk especially after sitting for a long period of time（尤指久坐后）活动腿脚
2 stretch /ˈstrɛtʃ/ noun
plural stretches
2 stretch
/ˈstrɛtʃ/
noun
plural stretches
Learner's definition of STRETCH
1
[count] : a continuous area or length of land or water一片地域；一片水域
- a 60-mile stretch of beach连绵60英里的海滩
- an open stretch of highway/road开阔的公路/道路路段
2
[count]
a : a continuous period of time（连续的）一段时间
- We sat silently for a long/short/brief stretch (of time).我们静静地坐了很长/很短/短暂的一段时间。
- She can sit and read for hours at a stretch. [=at one time without stopping]她能一口气坐着读几个小时的书。
b informal : a period of time spent in prison服刑期 — usually singular通常用单数
- He just got out of prison after a six-year stretch.他服刑六年期满，刚刚出狱。
3
: an act of stretching your body or part of your body（肢体）伸展，伸开
[count]
- These are good stretches for your leg muscles.这些动作可以好好地伸展你的腿部肌肉。
- I always spend a few minutes doing stretches before I exercise.运动前我总会花上几分钟做伸展动作。
[noncount]
- I can feel the stretch in the back of my legs.我可以感觉到双腿后部肌肉的拉伸。
4
the stretch : the final straight part of a racecourse before the finish line（终点前的）直线跑道 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 — see also homestretch
- the horses are in the (final) stretch赛马处于终点前的直道。
- They won some crucial games down the stretch. [=in the last part of the season]赛季临近尾声，他们赢得了几场重要的比赛。
- She's in the final stretch. The baby's due next month.她马上就要分娩了，预产期是下个月。
5
[noncount] : the ability to be stretched without breaking or being torn弹性；伸缩性
- material with a lot of stretch弹性好的材料
6
[singular] chiefly US
a : something that requires a special effort to be done : something that is beyond a person's usual abilities需超常才智才能完成的事；非常人所能的事
- Portraying a famous actress was not much of a stretch [=challenge] for the popular movie star.饰演一位著名的女演员对这位当红电影明星来说不在话下。
b : a statement, description, etc., that is not strictly true or accurate言过其实的话
- Some people think it's a stretch to call fishing a sport.有些人认为把钓鱼称作一项运动有些牵强。
at full stretch
British, informal : with as much effort as possible全力以赴；竭尽所能
- The medical team worked at full stretch.医疗队全力以赴地工作。
by any/no stretch of the imagination
— used to emphasize that something is not true, does not happen, etc.无论怎样想象也不
- They're not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination. [=they're not wealthy at all]他们再怎么说也算不上富有。
- By no stretch of the imagination does the factory operate efficiently. [=the factory does not operate at all efficiently]这家工厂的效率实在难以恭维。
the seventh-inning stretch
baseball : the time between the two halves of the seventh inning when the people watching a game traditionally stand up and stretch their legs（棒球比赛第七局上下半场之间的）观众伸展活动时间
3 stretch /ˈstrɛtʃ/ adjective
3 stretch
/ˈstrɛtʃ/
adjective
Learner's definition of STRETCH
always used before a noun
: made to stretch easily and then return to the original shape and size有弹性的；可拉伸的
- stretch socks/pants弹力袜/裤
stretched; stretching; stretches
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb Don't yank on my sweater. You'll stretch it. The elastic waistband of my pants won't stretch any more. It's important to stretch before you exercise. The baby stretched and yawned. She woke up and stretched her arms above her head. She stretched over us to open the window. She stretched her hand toward him. She stretched the canvas over the wooden frame. The T-shirt was stretched tight over his belly. A big banner was stretched across the doorway. Noun a 60-mile stretch of beach an open stretch of highway These are good stretches for your leg muscles. I always spend a few minutes doing stretches before I exercise. I can feel the stretch in the back of my legs. Adjective stretch fabrics that don't wrinkle or sag See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Tracy Swartz, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Squeeze them, smush them, stretch them, toss them in the air — these Nee Doh balls will bounce back into shape. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Because vaccine supplies are still insufficient for high-risk populations, the CDC has sought to stretch existing JYNNEOS vaccines by allowing skin injections using one-fifth of the usual dose. Simar Bajaj, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 Dealers typically mix the drugs to stretch their profits, or just switch to fentanyl outright. John Keilman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 That second pick was especially costly, because Egan was getting into a rhythm with his receivers while Bullitt East drove the ball to the Bears' 5-yard line looking to stretch its lead to two touchdowns. The Courier-Journal, 27 Aug. 2022 Metal blade bolts do have some ability to stretch and deform without breaking. The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, 27 Aug. 2022 While the power forward position has evolved from big, physical players to stretch fours, the position still requires one to rebound and defend players who can score off the bounce or back to the basket. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 Today, with high inflation outpacing wage growth and federal pandemic relief programs expiring, many Americans are looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2022 Lev Facher, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 Interestingly, the majority of teams that have beaten Miami during that stretch — Buffalo (twice), Baltimore, New England and the Los Angeles Chargers — aren’t used to the heat and humidity, and didn’t arrive early for the game. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Insider Intelligence estimates suggest YouTube users in the U.S. spent 13% more time on the app in 2021 when compared to 2019, while time on TikTok jumped 46% during that stretch. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Middle hitter Kaley Maclellan played an integral role during that stretch with several blocks. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 The Missions last week also went 24 consecutive innings without converting a hit with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-23 during the stretch. Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Sep. 2022 Johnson doubled as pass game coordinator during that stretch, was promoted to offensive coordinator this winter and has drawn rave reviews in his new position. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2022 That should help during this stretch, but more assistance from Columbus could be needed. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 The Guardians have been on a similar slide, losing six of eight entering Saturday during a stretch against the Mariners and Baltimore Orioles, both wild-card contenders. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Charles Conn, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 This ultra-stretch quarter-zip pullover leaves room to move, volley, and slice. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 June 2022 The soft & absorbent diapers, like many, have a wetness indicator strip, and the collection also has a familiar super stretch waistband and fitted comfort cuffs. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Aug. 2022 Field’s assistant, Rochelle Carino, happened to be walking around downtown L.A., and a serendipitous encounter with a shop owner led to acquiring exactly the kind of stretch cotton fabric the show required. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2022 Along the inside Cyberknife found a clear path in mid-stretch while Taiba went four wide. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2022 But to say this show offers anything like a serious critique of the car and its dangers (to the climate, to the landscape, to the city, to humans and other beings who get in its way) would be stretchier than a stretch limousine. Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 21 July 2021 With a stretch limousine as a backdrop, the dog with a face cameras love — one brown eye and one blue — posed for photos at the by-invitation showing in October. Kendra Meinert, Star Tribune, 12 July 2021 Plus, the FullContact staff hits up plenty of events together, like Film on the Rocks at Red Rocks in a stretch limousine or paintball followed by dinner and beer at a local brewery. Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014 See More
Verb
Waters’ natural areas stretch across the southern border of the school and surround a playing field. Tracy Swartz, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Squeeze them, smush them, stretch them, toss them in the air — these Nee Doh balls will bounce back into shape. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Because vaccine supplies are still insufficient for high-risk populations, the CDC has sought to stretch existing JYNNEOS vaccines by allowing skin injections using one-fifth of the usual dose. Simar Bajaj, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 Dealers typically mix the drugs to stretch their profits, or just switch to fentanyl outright. John Keilman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 That second pick was especially costly, because Egan was getting into a rhythm with his receivers while Bullitt East drove the ball to the Bears' 5-yard line looking to stretch its lead to two touchdowns. The Courier-Journal, 27 Aug. 2022 Metal blade bolts do have some ability to stretch and deform without breaking. The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, 27 Aug. 2022 While the power forward position has evolved from big, physical players to stretch fours, the position still requires one to rebound and defend players who can score off the bounce or back to the basket. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 Today, with high inflation outpacing wage growth and federal pandemic relief programs expiring, many Americans are looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2022 Noun
During that same stretch, fentanyl began to seep into the U.S. supply of illicit drugs, particularly heroin. Lev Facher, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 Interestingly, the majority of teams that have beaten Miami during that stretch — Buffalo (twice), Baltimore, New England and the Los Angeles Chargers — aren’t used to the heat and humidity, and didn’t arrive early for the game. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Insider Intelligence estimates suggest YouTube users in the U.S. spent 13% more time on the app in 2021 when compared to 2019, while time on TikTok jumped 46% during that stretch. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Middle hitter Kaley Maclellan played an integral role during that stretch with several blocks. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 The Missions last week also went 24 consecutive innings without converting a hit with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-23 during the stretch. Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Sep. 2022 Johnson doubled as pass game coordinator during that stretch, was promoted to offensive coordinator this winter and has drawn rave reviews in his new position. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2022 That should help during this stretch, but more assistance from Columbus could be needed. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 The Guardians have been on a similar slide, losing six of eight entering Saturday during a stretch against the Mariners and Baltimore Orioles, both wild-card contenders. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Adjective
This clear definition of purpose is beyond any stretch goal. Charles Conn, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 This ultra-stretch quarter-zip pullover leaves room to move, volley, and slice. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 June 2022 The soft & absorbent diapers, like many, have a wetness indicator strip, and the collection also has a familiar super stretch waistband and fitted comfort cuffs. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Aug. 2022 Field’s assistant, Rochelle Carino, happened to be walking around downtown L.A., and a serendipitous encounter with a shop owner led to acquiring exactly the kind of stretch cotton fabric the show required. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2022 Along the inside Cyberknife found a clear path in mid-stretch while Taiba went four wide. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2022 But to say this show offers anything like a serious critique of the car and its dangers (to the climate, to the landscape, to the city, to humans and other beings who get in its way) would be stretchier than a stretch limousine. Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 21 July 2021 With a stretch limousine as a backdrop, the dog with a face cameras love — one brown eye and one blue — posed for photos at the by-invitation showing in October. Kendra Meinert, Star Tribune, 12 July 2021 Plus, the FullContact staff hits up plenty of events together, like Film on the Rocks at Red Rocks in a stretch limousine or paintball followed by dinner and beer at a local brewery. Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English strecchen, from Old English streccan; akin to Old High German strecchan to stretch, Old English stræc firm, severe
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adjective
1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of stretch was before the 12th century Phrases Containing stretch
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