expansion
/ɪkˈspænʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #3852 in the learning path
扩大；扩张；膨胀
Definitions
n. An increase in size, amount, or area
扩大；扩张；膨胀
Example
The kitchen expansion gave us room for a table.
厨房扩建后，我们有地方放餐桌了。
Rapid urban expansion can threaten nearby farmland unless local authorities introduce effective planning controls.
如果地方政府不实施有效的规划管控，快速的城市扩张可能威胁周边农田。
Collocations
- urban expansion
- economic expansion
- thermal expansion
- rapid expansion
Word family
- expand (v.)
- expandable (adj.)
- expansive (adj.)
Synonyms
- growth
- enlargement
Antonyms
- contraction
Usage tip
动词是expand，名词拼写变为expansion。
FAQ
- What does expansion mean?
- An increase in size, amount, or area
- How is expansion pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspænʃən/, US /ɪkˈspænʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
