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TOEFL BNC: 1725 COCA: 2007

narrow

1 narrow /ˈneroʊ/ adjective
narrower; narrowest
1 narrow
/ˈneroʊ/
adjective
narrower; narrowest
Learner's definition of NARROW
[also more narrow; most narrow]
: long and not wide : small from one side to the other side狭窄的;狭长的
opposite broad, wide
: including or involving a small number of things or people : limited in range or amount有限的;范围小的
opposite broad, wide
: almost not successful : very close to failure险些失败的
: almost not enough for success以微弱优势成功的

the straight and narrow

see 3straight

— narrowness

noun [noncount]
2 narrow /ˈneroʊ/ verb
narrows; narrowed; narrowing
2 narrow
/ˈneroʊ/
verb
narrows; narrowed; narrowing
Learner's definition of NARROW
[+ object] : to make (something) less wide使变窄
[no object] : to become less wide变窄
[+ object] : to make (something) smaller in amount or range使缩小;使变少;压缩
often + down
[no object] : to become smaller in amount or range缩小;减少

— narrowing

noun, plural narrowings [count]
usually singular通常用单数
TOEFL BNC: 1725 COCA: 2007

narrow

1 of 3

adjective

nar·​row ˈner-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce narrow (audio)
ˈna-(ˌ)rō
1
a
: of slender width
a long and narrow room
b
: of less than standard or usual width
a narrow sidewalk
c
of a textile : woven in widths usually less than 18 inches (46 centimeters)
2
: limited in size or scope
a narrow interpretation
3
a
: illiberal (see illiberal sense a) in views or disposition : prejudiced
the days of cold hearts and narrow minds T. B. Macaulay
b
chiefly dialectal : stingy, niggardly
4
a
: barely sufficient : close
won by a narrow margin
b
: barely successful
a narrow escape
5
: minutely precise : meticulous
a narrow inspection
6
of an animal ration : relatively rich in protein as compared with carbohydrate and fat
7
narrowly adverb
narrowness noun

narrow

2 of 3

verb

narrowed; narrowing; narrows

transitive verb

1
: to decrease the breadth or extent of : contract
often used with down
2
: to decrease the scope or sphere of : limit
often used with down
narrow down the choices

intransitive verb

: to lessen in width or extent : contract
often used with down

narrow

3 of 3

noun

: a narrow part or passage
specifically : a strait connecting two bodies of water
usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction

Example Sentences

Adjective The city's ancient streets are too narrow for buses. We crossed at the narrowest part of the river. His shoulders are very narrow. within the narrow limits allowed by law They offer a narrow range of flavors: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. the study's narrow focus on 30-year-old men The study was narrow in scope. a narrow view of politics Verb The path was narrowed by overgrowth. His eyes narrowed as he focused on the words in front of him. The vase narrows at its top. narrowing the range of options You'll need to narrow the focus of your paper to one central idea. The gap between their salaries was beginning to narrow. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
For a narrow and short space, utilize this small closet organization idea: stair-step rods for kids' clothing storage. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 The Supreme Court could decide the issues on more-narrow legal grounds than addressing the issue of the privacy clause. Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 These round-tip nozzles put out a sharp but narrow spray of water to clean leaves and wash away pests. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The No Surprises Act manifests government’s own preference for short-term and narrow thinking about large, persistent, and complicated health care problems. Marc Rodwin, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 Attorney Brian Sajdak told the board the policy's language was not narrow enough to hold up in court. Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 The lengthy spout is narrow enough to fit between the stems of plants and leaves and the plastic material prevents rust from forming. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022 The entrance to the cave, which is tight and narrow, is Test Station Queue. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 The home has a 300-foot-long Corten steel wall with narrow and deeply framed window bands, which emit natural light into all the rooms. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022
Verb
Secondly, redraft the 2001 authorization to narrow it down to terrorist groups like al Qaeda and not have it so open ended in scope, in time and geography, and who we're authorized to take military action against. Sean Conlon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 While no single solution alone will solve the gender wealth gap, effective leaders employ a range of approaches to narrow it. John M. Bremen, Forbes, 18 July 2022 To help narrow it down further, think about whether your group of friends is craving some exciting beach time, a quaint and sophisticated stay at a small-town bed and breakfast, a digital detox, or somewhere known for its robust nightlife. Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 14 June 2022 During that time the court largely declined to expand Bivens beyond its original scope and, in some instances, sought to narrow it. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 8 June 2022 It’s so hard to narrow it down to only five albums. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 25 Feb. 2022 To narrow it down, The Get has put together the ultimate edit of the best trench coats for women for every style and need. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2022 The existence of the subpoenas to the state Department of Administration was revealed Friday when Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul asked a Dane County judge to block or narrow them. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2022 Caitlin Foord kept the Australians in the game with a goal in the 54th minute before Emily Gielnik scored to narrow it further in the 90th, but ultimately the Matildas couldn't make up the difference. Anne M. Peterson, Chron, 5 Aug. 2021
Noun
There are options for the wide and the narrow of feet, for minimalist fans and thick-sole pounders, for mountain speedsters and fire-road plodders—and every runner in between. Justin Nyberg, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 Despite his considerable narrow-mindedness, Simmons found a counterintuitive wisdom in his bodily extremism, a blind faith only in that which facilitates maximum performance—call it optimization on steroids. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2022 Democratic societies are encountering unprecedented challenges, which come not only from authoritarian regimes but equally from inside a society with narrow-mindedness, greed for power, and material desire, which are ingrained in human nature. Stephen Mooallem, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2021 Neither enjoys a large-enough back seat to support adults for hours on end, but the Ford squeezes out a narrow of victory in cargo room. K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 26 June 2021 No Trump-supporting, independent, or conservative-leaning characters appear except as foils to help illustrate the narrow-mindedness of the main subjects. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2020 Ranked choice changes the very act of voting by allowing people to shift their support from losing candidates to more viable options as the field narrows, essentially doing on paper what caucusgoers have typically done in person. Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2020 Further on, as the road narrows and deteriorates, there are fewer women. New York Times, 2 Feb. 2020 Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren – have the most to lose on Super Tuesday as the crowded field narrows and the front runners emerge. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 27 Feb. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective, Verb, and Noun

Middle English narowe, from Old English nearu; akin to Old High German narwa scar

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of narrow was before the 12th century
TOEFL BNC: 1725 COCA: 2007
narrow

verb¹

1of a road/river/gap/range道路;河流;差距;範圍ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBconsiderably, significantly大幅度收窄;顯著變窄The gap between the candidates has narrowed significantly.候選人之間的差距明顯縮小。a little, slightly, etc.略為/稍微收窄The river narrows a little here.河在這裏變窄了一點。The trade deficit with China narrowed slightly.對中國的貿易赤字略微減縮。dramatically, sharply急劇/驟然縮窄The gap between the two parties narrowed sharply in the days before the election.選舉前夕兩黨之間的差距驟然縮小。gradually逐漸縮窄Left untreated, the arteries will gradually narrow, restricting the flow of blood.如不加以治療,動脈會逐漸變窄,從而限制血液流通。PREPOSITIONto縮窄到By the final round the gap had narrowed to three votes.最後一輪差距縮小到了 3 票。
narrow

verb²

2of eyes眼睛ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBslightly微微瞇起眼睛Her eyes narrowed slightly as she studied the woman.她微微瞇起眼睛審視那個女子。suddenly突然瞇起眼睛dangerously, suspiciously危險地/懷疑地瞇起眼睛His blue eyes narrowed suspiciously.他的藍眼睛懷疑地瞇了起來。PREPOSITIONagainst對着⋯瞇起眼睛Lee's eyes narrowed against the harsh glare of the sun.李在烈日的強光下瞇起了眼睛。at因⋯瞇起眼睛His eyes suddenly narrowed at the sight of her.他一看到她眼睛就瞇了起來。in因⋯瞇起眼睛Her eyes narrowed in anger.她生氣地瞇起了眼睛。to眼睛瞇成His eyes narrowed to slits.他的雙眼瞇成了縫。with⋯地瞇起眼睛His eyes narrowed with suspicion.他懷疑地瞇起眼睛。
narrow

adjective¹

1not wideVERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe, look, seem窄;看上去窄;好像窄become, get變窄ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常狹窄The pass gets extremely narrow at its eastern edge.這個隘口的東邊非常窄。a little, slightly, etc.有點兒/略顯狹窄The rear part of the casing is slightly narrower than the front.套子的後部比前部稍窄。relatively相對狹窄
narrow

adjective²

2limited有限VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe, seem有限;好像有限become變得有限ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常有限increasingly越來越有限a little, slightly, etc.有點兒/稍顯局限comparatively, relatively比較/相對有限PREPOSITIONin在⋯方面狹隘people who are rather narrow in outlook思想有些狹隘的人

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