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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拉寬；拉長
- Don't yank on my sweater. You'll stretch it.不要拽我的毛衣，會把它拉長的。
- I'm trying to stretch (out) the wool hat that shrank in the wash.我努力試着把洗後縮水的羊毛帽子撐大。
- Carefully stretch the dough.小心地拉長面團。
b [no object] : to become longer or wider when pulled變長；變寬
- The elastic waistband of my pants won't stretch any more.我褲子的鬆緊帶沒彈性了。
- jeans/pants that stretch有彈力的牛仔褲/褲子
- The material/fabric stretches.這種材料/布料具有彈力。
2
a : to put your arms, legs, etc., in positions that make the muscles long and tight伸展肢體
[no object]
- It's important to stretch before you exercise.運動前伸展一下肢體很重要。
- The baby stretched and yawned.這個嬰兒邊伸懶腰邊打呵欠。
[+ object]
- She woke up and stretched her arms above her head.她醒了過來，將胳膊舉過頭頂。
- These exercises stretch (the muscles of) your lower back.這些運動能舒展腰部（肌肉）。
b always followed by an adverb or preposition : to extend your arm, leg, etc., in order to reach something伸出，伸長（手臂、腿等） — often + out — often + out
[no object]
- She stretched over us to open the window.她將手從我們頭頂上伸過去打開了窗戶。
- 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展開；鋪開
- She stretched the canvas over the wooden frame.她把畫布緊繃在木框上。
- The T-shirt was stretched tight over his belly.那件T恤衫緊繃在他肚子上。
- A big banner was stretched across the doorway.門口張挂着巨大的橫幅。
4
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
a : to continue for a specified distance : to extend over an area綿延；延伸 — used to describe how long something is用於描述長度
- The cornfields stretch as far as the eye can see.玉米地一望無際。
- The restaurant chain began in Chicago but now stretches to the West Coast.那家連鎖餐廳從芝加哥起家，現在一直開到了西海岸。
- The horse's tail stretches three and a half feet from base to end.這匹馬的尾巴從根部到尾端共三英尺半長。
b : to continue over a period of time延續
- Her interest in art stretches back to her childhood. [=she has been interested in art since she was a child]她對藝術的熱愛源自兒時。
- Construction that began in late April stretched [=continued] into June.工程從四月底延續至六月。
5
[+ object] : to say something that is not exactly true誇張；誇大
- He was stretching the truth [=exaggerating] to make the story more interesting.他誇大事實，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.說這是他有史以來最大的勝利有點言過其實，不過這次的確讓人印象深刻。
- (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]她是個優秀的音樂家，但是把她和傳奇人物相提並論有點言過其實。
- (informal) It's stretching things to say that she enjoys his visits. [=she doesn't really enjoy his visits]她其實並不喜歡他的來訪。
6
[+ object]
a : to cause or force (something) to be used for a longer time or for more purposes than originally planned or expected節約使用（以延長使用時間）；最大限度地利用 — often + out
- They were forced to stretch their food supplies.他們被迫靠這些食物供給再撐一段時間。
- The unexpected expenses have stretched their budget to the breaking point.意外的花銷使他們差點超出預算。
- The country is stretching its military forces to the limit.這個國家正最大限度地利用其軍事力量。
- They were forced to stretch out their food supplies for another week.他們被迫靠這些食物供給又撐了一周。
b : to cause (something, such as a rule) to have a meaning or purpose that is different from what was originally intended放寬；放鬆
- He is clearly stretching the rules in his favor. [=he is doing something that is not really allowed by the rules]他顯然爲了自己的利益而放寬了規定。
- The clause was stretched beyond its original meaning.此條款超出了其文本原有的含義。
c — used figuratively in various phrases在多個短語中用作比喻
- Her bad behavior is stretching my patience (to the limit). [=is causing me to lose patience]她糟糕的行爲快讓我受不了了。
- His explanation stretches credulity. [=is hard to believe]他的解釋很牽強。
7
[+ object] : to require (someone) to use a lot of effort, ability, skill, etc., in order to succeed使竭盡所能；使施展本領
- The work doesn't stretch me intellectually. [=the work is too easy for me; the work is not intellectually challenging]這項工作沒有使我充分發揮出自己的智慧。
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.他伸展四肢躺在長沙發上。
- He was (lying) stretched out on the couch.他伸展四肢躺在長沙發上。
stretch your legs
informal : to stand up and walk especially after sitting for a long period of time（尤指久坐後）活動腿腳
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連綿60英裏的海灘
- an open stretch of highway/road開闊的公路/道路路段
2
[count]
a : a continuous period of time（連續的）一段時間
- We sat silently for a long/short/brief stretch (of time).我們靜靜地坐了很長/很短/短暫的一段時間。
- She can sit and read for hours at a stretch. [=at one time without stopping]她能一口氣坐着讀幾個小時的書。
b informal : a period of time spent in prison服刑期 — usually singular通常用單數
- He just got out of prison after a six-year stretch.他服刑六年期滿，剛剛出獄。
3
: an act of stretching your body or part of your body（肢體）伸展，伸開
[count]
- These are good stretches for your leg muscles.這些動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.運動前我總會花上幾分鐘做伸展動作。
[noncount]
- I can feel the stretch in the back of my legs.我可以感覺到雙腿後部肌肉的拉伸。
4
the stretch : the final straight part of a racecourse before the finish line（終點前的）直線跑道 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 — see also homestretch
- the horses are in the (final) stretch賽馬處於終點前的直道。
- They won some crucial games down the stretch. [=in the last part of the season]賽季臨近尾聲，他們赢得了幾場重要的比賽。
- She's in the final stretch. The baby's due next month.她馬上就要分娩了，預産期是下個月。
5
[noncount] : the ability to be stretched without breaking or being torn彈性；伸縮性
- material with a lot of stretch彈性好的材料
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.飾演一位著名的女演員對這位當紅電影明星來說不在話下。
b : a statement, description, etc., that is not strictly true or accurate言過其實的話
- Some people think it's a stretch to call fishing a sport.有些人認爲把釣魚稱作一項運動有些牽強。
at full stretch
British, informal : with as much effort as possible全力以赴；竭盡所能
- The medical team worked at full stretch.醫療隊全力以赴地工作。
by any/no stretch of the imagination
— used to emphasize that something is not true, does not happen, etc.無論怎樣想象也不
- They're not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination. [=they're not wealthy at all]他們再怎麽說也算不上富有。
- By no stretch of the imagination does the factory operate efficiently. [=the factory does not operate at all efficiently]這家工廠的效率實在難以恭維。
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（棒球比賽第七局上下半場之間的）觀衆伸展活動時間
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有彈性的；可拉伸的
- stretch socks/pants彈力襪/褲
stretched; stretching; stretches
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