新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

extension

英  [ɪkˈstenʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • extensions

    1[C 可数名词] (已有建筑或建筑群的)延伸建筑

    An extension is a new room or building that is added to an existing building or group of buildings.

    双语例句

    例:

    We are thinking of having an extension built, as we now require an extra bedroom.

    我们正在考虑扩建房屋,因为我们现在还需要一间卧室。

    2[C 可数名词] (已有公路、铁路的)延长路段

    An extension is a new section of a road or railway that is added to an existing road or railway

    双语例句

    例:

    a proposed extension to the No 7 subway line.

    提议的地铁7号线的一段延长路段。

    3[C 可数名词] 延长的期限

    An extension is an extra period of time for which something lasts or is valid, usually as a result of official permission.

    双语例句

    例:

    He first entered the country on a six-month visa, and was given a further extension of six months.

    他最初凭借有效期为6个月的签证进入这个国家,之后又得到了6个月的续签。

    例:

    I was given a two-year extension to my contract.

    我的合同被延期两年。

    4[C 可数名词] 延展

    Something that is an extension of something else is a development of it that includes or affects more people, things, or activities.

    双语例句

    例:

    Many Filipinos see the bases as an extension of American colonial rule.

    许多菲律宾人把这些基地看作是美国殖民统治的延续。

    5[C 可数名词] (电话的)分机

    An extension is a telephone line that is connected to the switchboard of a company or institution, and that has its own number. The written abbreviation ext is also used.

    双语例句

    例:

    She can get me on extension 308.

    她可以通过分机308找到我。

    6[C 可数名词] (设备的)延伸部分

    An extension is a part connected to a piece of equipment in order to make it reach something further away.

    双语例句

    例:

    a 30-foot extension lead.

    一条30英尺的延长线。