expand

美音音标: [ɪk'spænd] expand
英音音标: [ɪk'spænd] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
expand spread out
词性
v
解释
extend in one or more directions
示例
The dough expands

同义
expand
词性
v
解释
become larger in size or volume or quantity
示例
his business expanded rapidly

同义
expand
词性
v
解释
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
示例
expand the house by adding another wing

同义
thrive boom expand flourish
词性
v
解释
grow vigorously
示例
The deer population in this town is thriving|business is booming

同义
blow up amplify inflate expand
词性
v
解释
exaggerate or make bigger
示例
The charges were inflated

同义
dilate elaborate enlarge expand expatiate exposit expound lucubrate flesh out
词性
v
解释
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
示例
She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation

同义
expand extend
词性
v
解释
expand the influence of
示例
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent