Span
01
a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway
例
The new span connects the two city districts.
Pedestrians used the span to cross safely.
02
two items of the same kind, often paired together
例
A span of oxen pulled the cart.
She bought a span of chairs for the dining table.
03
the total duration or extent of time something lasts
例
The project was completed within a span of three months.
The lifespan of the butterfly is a short span.
04
the distance, extent, or interval between two points
例
The canyon 's span was breathtaking.
The gymnast 's hand span allowed her to grip the bar easily.
05
the position of sitting or standing with the legs spread apart
例
She rode the horse in a comfortable span.
The gymnast 's span on the beam required balance.
06
the area between two supports, as in a bridge or arch
例
The bridge has a central span of 50 meters.
Engineers inspected the span of the arch.
07
a unit of length based on the width of an outstretched human hand
例
The cloth measured two spans across.
Ancient builders used a span as a rough measurement.
to span
01
及ぶ, 続く
to cover or last the whole of a period of time
例
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。
The investigation spanned several months before finally reaching a conclusion.
調査は結論に達するまでに数か月にわたった。
