Span
01
a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
The cloth measured two spans across.
Ancient builders used a span as a rough measurement.
to span
01
걸치다, 포괄하다
to cover or last the whole of a period of time
예시들
Her career in the company spanned over three decades, from entry-level to executive.
그녀의 회사에서의 경력은 입사부터 임원까지 30년 이상 걸쳤다.
The investigation spanned several months before finally reaching a conclusion.
수사는 결론에 도달하기까지 몇 달 동안 계속되었다.
