新视野大学英语词汇讲解第264期:extend

2012-10-23 10:54:47　

extend

v. 1. lay or move out (the body or a limb) at full length
伸开；展开（身体或四肢）
He extended his hand to the new worker.
他伸手同新雇员握手。
The athlete extended her arms out sideways.
体操运动员平伸双臂。
2. make sth. longer or larger (in space or time)
使（在空间或时间上）伸展；扩大；加大
Can you extend your visit a few days longer?
你能多停留几天吗？
Could you please extend the credit for me?
能为我延长信贷期限吗？