新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

extensionIELTS重点词汇

英 [ɪkˈstenʃən]

[NOUN]

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NOUN. 名词

extensions
1. [C 可数名词] （已有建筑或建筑群的）延伸建筑
An extension is a new room or building that is added to an existing building or group of buildings.
双语例句
例：
We are thinking of having an extension built, as we now require an extra bedroom.
我们正在考虑扩建房屋，因为我们现在还需要一间卧室。
2. [C 可数名词] （已有公路、铁路的）延长路段
An extension is a new section of a road or railway that is added to an existing road or railway
双语例句
例：
a proposed extension to the No 7 subway line.
提议的地铁7号线的一段延长路段。
3. [C 可数名词] 延长的期限
An extension is an extra period of time for which something lasts or is valid, usually as a result of official permission.
双语例句
例：
He first entered the country on a six-month visa, and was given a further extension of six months.
他最初凭借有效期为6个月的签证进入这个国家，之后又得到了6个月的续签。
例：
I was given a two-year extension to my contract.
我的合同被延期两年。
4. [C 可数名词] 延展
Something that is an extension of something else is a development of it that includes or affects more people, things, or activities.
双语例句
例：
Many Filipinos see the bases as an extension of American colonial rule.
许多菲律宾人把这些基地看作是美国殖民统治的延续。
5. [C 可数名词] （电话的）分机
An extension is a telephone line that is connected to the switchboard of a company or institution, and that has its own number. The written abbreviation ext is also used.
双语例句
例：
She can get me on extension 308.
她可以通过分机308找到我。
6. [C 可数名词] （设备的）延伸部分
An extension is a part connected to a piece of equipment in order to make it reach something further away.
双语例句
例：
a 30-foot extension lead.
一条30英尺的延长线。