音标:[ˈwaidnz] ;
v. 放宽, 加宽, (使)变宽( widen的第三人称单数 )
v become broader or wider or more extensive
v make (clothes) larger
v make wider
v extend in scope or range or area

widen的用法和样例:

例句

用作及物动词(vt.)
  1. When are they going to widen the streets?他们打算什么时候把这些街道加宽?
  2. Mr.Trent hopes the city won't go through with its plans to widen the street.特伦特先生希望这座城市不会实现它的拓宽街道的计划。
  3. We should widen the opportunities for adequate medical care.我们应当使得到适当医药救护的机会更为扩大。
  4. He wants to widen his knowledge of the industry.他想扩充自己在这一行业的知识。
  5. Reading books widely can widen your knowledge.广泛阅读书籍能扩大你的知识面。
用作不及物动词(vi.)
  1. His eyes widened in shocked disbelief.他眼睛睁大,既惊讶又怀疑。

常见句型

用作动词(v.)
用作不及物动词S+~(+A)
  1. Her outlook gradually widens.她的眼光渐渐开阔了。
  2. The river widens as it flows.这条河越流越宽。
用作及物动词S+~+ n./pron.
  1. They are widening the road.他们在加宽路面。
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  3. This road needs to be widened.这条路需要加宽。

词汇搭配

用作动词 (v.)
~+名词
  • widen one's knowledge扩充知识
  • widen the road拓宽马路

经典引文

  • The gates thus widen'd..Their ample entrance to the English gaue.

    出自:M. Drayton
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