stretched

Describes something that has been pulled or extended to its full length; can also describe a person who is under great pressure or strain.

ruОписывает что-то, что было вытянуто или растянуто до полной длины; также может описывать человека, находящегося под сильным давлением или напряжением.esDescribe algo que ha sido estirado o alargado hasta su máxima longitud; también puede describir a una persona bajo mucha presión o tensión.frDécrit quelque chose qui a été étiré ou allongé à pleine longueur ; peut aussi décrire une personne sous forte pression ou tension.deBeschreibt etwas, das in die Länge gezogen oder bis zur vollen Länge gedehnt wurde; kann auch eine Person bezeichnen, die unter starkem Druck oder Anspannung steht.ptDescreve algo que foi esticado ou estendido até o comprimento total; também pode descrever uma pessoa sob forte pressão ou tensão.zh指某物被拉长或拉伸到全长；也可形容人处于巨大压力或紧张状态，或资源被过度使用。arيصف شيئًا مُدَّ أو مُطِّط إلى طوله الكامل؛ كما يصف شخصًا تحت ضغط شديد أو إجهاد أو إرهاق.

1. Extended in length A2 formal

   Pulled or drawn out to full length, often making something longer or wider.

   • The stretched elastic band snapped back.
   • She wore a stretched sweater that had lost its shape.
   • The canvas was stretched tightly over the frame.

   ruРастянутыйesestiradofrétirédeGedehntptEsticadozh拉长的arممدود

   Синонимы: drawn-outelongatedextendedlengthened

   Антонимы: compressedcontractedshortened

2. Tight or tense B1 informal

   Feeling tight or tense, often due to physical or mental strain.

   • After the long hike, his muscles felt stretched and sore.
   • Her nerves were stretched thin after the argument.
   • The stretched fabric showed signs of wear.

   ruНапряжённыйestenso, tensadofrtendudeAngespanntptTensozh紧绷的arمشدود

   Синонимы: overwroughtstrainedstressedtauttensetight

   Антонимы: looserelaxedslack

3. Limited resources B2 informal

   Used to describe resources, time, or money that are insufficient or overused.

   • The company's budget is stretched too thin this quarter.
   • Our team is stretched with too many projects at once.
   • Time is stretched, so we need to prioritize tasks.

   ruОграниченные ресурсыesrecursos limitadosfrressources limitées/insuffisantesdeKnappe RessourcenptRecursos limitadoszh资源紧张arموارد محدودة

   Синонимы: depletedstrainedstressedtight

   Антонимы: abundantadequateamplesufficient

• more stretched comparative form
• most stretched superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of extending or pulling something to make it longer, wider, or more flexible, or to straighten one's body or limbs.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по вытягиванию или растягиванию чего-либо, чтобы сделать его длиннее, шире или более гибким, или для выпрямления тела или конечностей.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de estirar o alargar algo para hacerlo más largo, ancho o flexible, o para extender el cuerpo o las extremidades.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'étirer ou d'allonger quelque chose pour le rendre plus long, plus large ou plus souple, ou pour étendre le corps ou les membres.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Dehnens oder Streckens von etwas zu bezeichnen, um es länger, breiter oder flexibler zu machen, oder um den Körper oder Gliedmaßen auszustrecken.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de esticar ou estender algo, tornando-o mais comprido, mais largo ou mais flexível, ou de estender o corpo ou os membros.zh表示拉伸、拉长或伸展某物使其变长、变宽或更有弹性，也指伸展身体或四肢。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مدّ الشيء أو بسطه لجعله أطول أو أعرض أو أكثر مرونة، أو لتمديد الجسم أو الأطراف ومدّها.

1. Extend physically A2 formal

   To straighten or extend one's body or a part of it to full length.

   • She stretched her arms above her head after waking up.
   • He stretched his legs during the long car ride.
   • The cat stretched lazily in the sun.

   ruПотянутьсяesEstirarfrÉtirer (le corps ou une partie)deSich streckenptEsticar-sezh伸展arتمدّد

   Синонимы: elongateextendreachstraighten

   Антонимы: bendcompresscontractcurlfold

2. Make longer or wider A2 formal

   To pull something so that it becomes longer or wider.

   • You need to stretch the dough before baking.
   • The elastic band stretched when I pulled it.
   • He stretched the canvas tightly over the frame.

   ruРастягиватьesEstirarfrétirerdeDehnenptEsticarzh拉伸arمدّ

   Синонимы: draw outelongateexpandextendlengthenpull outwiden

   Антонимы: compresscontractshortenshrinktighten

3. Extend over an area or time B1 formal

   To cover or reach across a distance or period of time.

   • The forest stretches for miles to the north.
   • The project will stretch over several months.
   • Her patience was stretched to the limit.

   ruПростиратьсяesextendersefrs'étendre surdeSich erstreckenptEstender-sezh延伸arامتداد المسافة أو الزمن

   Синонимы: continuecoverextendlastrangereachspanspread

   Антонимы: compressconstrictcontractshorten

4. Exceed limits B2 informal

   To push something beyond its normal or reasonable limits.

   • He stretched the truth when he said he had met the president.
   • The budget is already stretched thin this month.
   • Don't stretch the rules too far.

   ruПревышать пределыesEstirar (más allá de los límites)frdépasser les limitesdeGrenzen überschreitenptUltrapassar limiteszh超出限度arتجاوز الحدود

   Синонимы: overextendoverstretchpushstraintax

   Антонимы: limitrestrain

• stretched past participle
• stretched past simple
• stretching present participle
• stretches third person singular

Фразовые варианты: stretch alongstretch out