extent

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extent /ɪkˈstɛnt/ noun

extent

/ɪkˈstɛnt/

noun

Learner's definition of EXTENT

[noncount]

: the range, distance, or space that is covered or affected by something or included in something范围；程度

She tried to determine the extent of the damage.她试图确定损毁的程度。
the full extent of human knowledge人类知识的全部
They underestimated the extent [=size] of the problem.他们低估了问题的严重性。
He questions the extent to which these remedies are needed.他质疑是不是还需要这些补救办法。

: the point or limit to which something extends or reaches限度

We reached the southernmost extent [=end] of the peninsula.我们到达了半岛的最南端。
He swore to prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. [=as fully as the law allows]他发誓要最充分地运用法律手段控告他们。
To what extent [=how far, how much] can they be trusted?他们的可信度有多大？

— used to indicate the degree to which something exists, happens, or is true某事存在、发生或符合实际的）程度

◊ If you say that something is true to an extent, to some extent, or to a certain extent, you mean that it is partly but not completely true.在某种程度上；在一定程度上

To an extent, they're both right.在某种程度上，他俩都正确。
Some critics claim that the government is at fault, and, to a certain extent, that's true.一些批评者声称政府有错，在某种程度上，确实如此。

◊ Something that is true to a large extent or to a great extent is mostly true.在很大程度上

These traits are to a large extent inherited. [=these traits are mostly inherited]这些特征在很大程度上是遗传的。

◊ The phrases to the extent that, to that extent, and to a greater/lesser extent are often used to describe the effect or importance of something in relation to something else.在…程度上；到…程度；由于

To the extent that he encouraged their bad behavior, he's to blame for it. [=he's partly to blame for their bad behavior because he encouraged it]由于他鼓动他们做出不端行为，他也应该为此受责。
He encouraged their bad behavior, and to that extent he's to blame for it.他鼓动他们做出不端行为，因此他应该受到指责。
He studied only to the extent that was required to pass the exam. [=he studied just enough to pass the exam]他学习只学到够应付考试的程度。
This new tax affects the middle class and, to a lesser extent, the rich.这一新税种影响到中产阶层，其次对富人也有一定影响。
This new tax affects everyone to a greater or lesser extent. [=it affects some people more than it does other people]这一新税种对每个人都有或大或小的影响。

◊ To the extent that or to such an extent that can also be used to say that something is true to a very extreme degree.如此…以至…

He was fearful to the extent that he refused to leave his house. [=he was so fearful that he refused to leave his house]他吓得拒绝离开他的房子。
She has changed to such an extent that you wouldn't recognize her.她的变化太大了，你会认不出她的。

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