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Span
01
a structure that crosses an obstacle such as a river, canal, or railway
Примеры
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
Примеры
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
Примеры
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
Примеры
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
Примеры
She rode the horse in a comfortable span.
The gymnast 's span on the beam required balance.
06
пролет
the area between two supports, as in a bridge or arch
Примеры
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
Примеры
The cloth measured two spans across.
Ancient builders used a span as a rough measurement.
to span
01
охватывать
to cover or last the whole of a period of time
Примеры
Her career in the company spanned over three decades, from entry-level to executive.
Ее карьера в компании охватила более трех десятилетий, от начального уровня до руководящего.
The investigation spanned several months before finally reaching a conclusion.
Расследование продолжалось несколько месяцев, прежде чем, наконец, пришло к заключению.



























