to expand
01
扩大, 扩展
to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size
Intransitive
例子
The company 's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities.
公司的业务迅速扩展，在多个城市开设了新分支机构。
As the economy improved, opportunities for employment expanded, offering hope to those seeking jobs.
随着经济的改善，就业机会扩大，为那些寻找工作的人提供了希望。
例子
The company regularly expands its product offerings to reach a broader market.
该公司定期扩大其产品供应以覆盖更广泛的市场。
He consistently expands his knowledge by attending workshops and seminars.
他通过参加研讨会和讲座不断扩展自己的知识。
03
展开, 扩展
to spread out or stretch in various directions
Intransitive
例子
The foam mattress expanded to its full size after being removed from its packaging.
泡沫床垫从包装中取出后膨胀到了它的全尺寸。
As the dough rose, it expanded in the warm oven.
随着面团发酵，它在温暖的烤箱中膨胀了。
04
展开, 详细说明
to provide additional details, elaborations, or explanations to an account or idea
Transitive: to expand on an account or idea
例子
The lecturer expanded on the key concepts introduced in the previous class, providing further examples and clarifications.
讲师扩展了上一节课介绍的关键概念，提供了更多的例子和澄清。
In her essay, she expanded on the historical context of the events.
在她的文章中，她扩展了事件的历史背景。
词汇树
expandable
expanded
expandible
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