Definitions
n. The wide range of things something includes.
广度；范围
n. The distance from one side of something to the other.
宽度
Example
The breadth of her interests always surprises her friends.
她的兴趣之广总让朋友们感到惊讶。
Universities should balance breadth of knowledge with opportunities for students to develop expertise in a chosen field.
大学应兼顾知识的广度，并为学生提供在所选领域发展专长的机会。
Collocations
- breadth of knowledge
- breadth of experience
- breadth and depth
Word family
- broad (adj.)
- broaden (v.)
- broadly (adv.)
Synonyms
- width
- range
Usage tip
breadth强调广度；depth强调深度，二者常并列。
FAQ
- What does breadth mean?
- The wide range of things something includes. The distance from one side of something to the other.
- How is breadth pronounced?
- UK /bredθ/, US /bredθ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
