narrow
/ˈnærəʊ/ · /ˈnæroʊ/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1700 in the learning path
狭窄的
Definitions
adj. having little distance from one side to the other
狭窄的
adj. limited in range or achieved by only a small margin
有限的；勉强的
v. to become or make something less wide or extensive
缩小；变窄
Example
The narrow path only allows us to walk single file.
这条狭窄的小路只容得下我们排成一列走。
Governments should invest in rural schools to narrow the educational gap between urban and remote communities.
政府应投资乡村学校，缩小城市与偏远社区之间的教育差距。
Collocations
- a narrow street
- a narrow victory
- narrow the gap
- narrow down the options
Word family
- narrowly (adv.)
- narrowness (n.)
Antonyms
- wide
- widen
Usage tip
narrow down表示缩小选择范围，不指道路变窄。
FAQ
- What does narrow mean?
- having little distance from one side to the other limited in range or achieved by only a small margin to become or make something less wide or extensive
- How is narrow pronounced?
- UK /ˈnærəʊ/, US /ˈnæroʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
