broadens; broadened; broadening
broadens; broadened; broadening
Learner's definition of BROADEN
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[+ object] : to make (something) wider or more general使變寬;使更廣泛 -
They need to broaden their understanding of other cultures.他們需要增加對其他文化的了解。
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The police have broadened the scope of the investigation.警方擴大了調查範圍。
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Travel can help to broaden your horizons/mind. [=increase the range of your knowledge, understanding, or experience]旅行有助於開闊眼界。
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[no object] : to become wider or more general變寬;擴大 -
The road broadens [=widens] near the airport.臨近機場時,道路變寬了。
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Her smile broadened when I told her the good news.我告訴她這個好消息時,她笑得更燦爛了。
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The investigation has broadened to include the mayor's staff.調查已經擴大到市長的工作人員。
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His interests broadened to include art and music, not just sports.他的愛好不只是運動,還包括藝術和音樂。