Span
01
a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway
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The new span connects the two city districts.
02
two items of the same kind, often paired together
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A span of oxen pulled the cart.
03
the total duration or extent of time something lasts
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The project was completed within a span of three months.
04
the distance, extent, or interval between two points
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The canyon 's span was breathtaking.
05
the position of sitting or standing with the legs spread apart
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She rode the horse in a comfortable span.
06
the area between two supports, as in a bridge or arch
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The bridge has a central span of 50 meters.
07
a unit of length based on the width of an outstretched human hand
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The cloth measured two spans across.
to span
01
及ぶ, 続く
to cover or last the whole of a period of time
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Her career in the company spanned over three decades, from entry-level to executive.
彼女の会社でのキャリアは、エントリーレベルからエグゼクティブまで、30年以上に及びました。
