新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

widen

英  [ˈwaɪdən]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • widens , widening , widened

    1[I 不及物动词] (使)变宽

    If you widen something or if it widens, it becomes greater in measurement from one side or edge to the other.

    双语例句

    例:

    He had an operation last year to widen a heart artery.

    他去年动了一次心脏动脉扩张的手术。

    2[I 不及物动词] 扩大

    If you widen something or if it widens, it becomes greater in range or it affects a larger number of people or things.

    双语例句

    例:

    US prosecutors have widened a securities-fraud investigation.

    美国检察官已经扩大了一起证券欺诈案的调查范围。

    3[I 不及物动词] 拉大(不同或差距)

    If a difference or gap widens or if something widens it, it becomes greater.

    双语例句

    例:

    Wage differences in the two areas are widening.

    两地的工资差距正在拉大。