to stretch
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拉伸, 延长
to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it
Transitive: to stretch sth
例子
She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.
她决定在缝制前拉伸布料以确保其合适。
While sewing, she was carefully stretching the waistband for a comfortable fit.
缝纫时，她小心地拉伸腰带以确保舒适贴合。
02
伸展, 拉伸
to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length
Transitive: to stretch one's body or body parts
例子
Every morning, she begins her day with a series of yoga poses to stretch her body and improve flexibility.
每天早上，她都以一系列瑜伽姿势开始她的一天，以伸展身体并提高灵活性。
The cat woke up from its nap and proceeded to stretch its legs and arch its back before hopping off the couch.
猫从午睡中醒来，接着伸展了腿和弓起背，然后从沙发上跳了下来。
03
伸展, 拉长
to become longer, looser, or wider
Intransitive
例子
After washing the sweater in hot water, it began to stretch, becoming looser and more comfortable to wear.
用热水洗过毛衣后，它开始拉伸，变得更宽松、穿着更舒适。
With regular use, the fabric of the hammock began to stretch.
随着经常使用，吊床的织物开始拉伸。
04
延伸, 伸展
to cover a significant distance or expanse
Intransitive: to stretch some distance
例子
The wheat fields stretch for miles across the countryside.
麦田在乡村绵延数英里。
Along the coast, sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see.
沿着海岸，沙滩延伸到目力所及之处。
05
夸大, 美化
to exaggerate and embellish the meaning or significance of something out of bounds
Transitive: to stretch an account or fact
例子
The marketing team decided to stretch the truth in their advertisement, making exaggerated claims
营销团队决定在广告中夸大事实，做出夸张的声明。
To boost sales, the salesperson tried to stretch the features of the product.
为了促进销售，销售人员试图夸大产品的特点。
06
拉伸, 伸展
to pull something tight, causing it to become taut or elongated
Transitive: to stretch sth
例子
The gymnast stretched the elastic band before launching into her routine.
体操运动员在开始她的日常训练前拉伸了弹力带。
The rock climber carefully stretched the rope to anchor it securely to the cliff.
攀岩者小心地拉紧了绳子，将其牢固地固定在悬崖上。
07
伸展, 拉伸
to straighten and extend one's body or limbs
Intransitive
例子
After sitting at the desk for hours, she stood up and stretched.
在桌边坐了几个小时后，她站起来伸展了一下身体。
The cat woke up from its nap and stretched, arching its back and extending its claws.
猫从午睡中醒来，伸展身体，弓起背，伸出爪子。
08
伸展, 挑战
to cause someone to fully use their skills and abilities, often beyond what they are used to
例子
This new project will really stretch my abilities.
这个新项目真的会考验我的能力。
The challenging task stretched her creativity.
这项具有挑战性的任务拉伸了她的创造力。
Stretch
01
伸展, 延伸
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
02
伸展, 拉伸
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
03
直道, 直线段
a straightaway section of a racetrack
04
弹性, 伸展
the capacity for being stretched
05
一段时间, 期间
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
stretch
01
有弹性的, 可伸展的
capable of being extended or expanded without breaking, often referring to flexible materials
例子
The fabric is stretch, allowing for a comfortable fit.
这种面料具有弹性，确保了舒适的贴合感。
These stretch jeans adapt to different body shapes.
这些弹性牛仔裤适合不同的体型。
