to widen
01
加宽, 拓宽
to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope
Intransitive
例子
The gap between the two buildings has widened over the years.
多年来，两座建筑物之间的间隙已经扩大了。
02
加宽, 扩大
to make something broader or larger in extent or scope
Transitive: to widen a surface or passage
例子
The city council decided to widen the road to accommodate increasing traffic flow.
市议会决定拓宽道路以适应日益增长的交通流量。
03
加宽, 放大
to adjust or alter clothes to a larger size to accommodate changes in body size or shape
Transitive: to widen clothes
例子
The seamstress widened the dress at the hips to allow for more freedom of movement while dancing.
裁缝加宽了裙子臀部的位置，以便跳舞时有更多的活动自由。
04
扩大, 拓宽
to expand or broaden something in scope, range, or area
Transitive: to widen sth
例子
The government aims to widen access to education by implementing inclusive policies.
政府旨在通过实施包容性政策扩大教育机会。
