broaden

• 动词，表示使某物在宽度或范围上变大，或扩大某事的覆盖面、范围或影响。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something wider or more extensive, or to expand in scope or range.

1. Widen physicallyB1formal

   To become wider or to make something wider.

   加宽

   • The river broadens as it approaches the sea.
   • They plan to broaden the road to reduce traffic.
   • The path broadens after the first mile.

   同义词dilateenlargeexpandextendwiden

   反义词constrictcontractnarrowsqueezetighten

2. Expand or increaseB1formal

   To increase the range, scope, or variety of something.

   扩大

   • Traveling helps broaden your horizons.
   • The company wants to broaden its product line.
   • Reading widely can broaden your knowledge.

   同义词amplifyaugmentdevelopdiversifyenhanceenlargeexpandextendincreasewiden

   反义词constrictlimitnarrowreducerestrict