broadening

• 名词，指使某物变得更宽、更广或范围、种类更加多样化的动作或过程。

A noun referring to the act or process of making something wider, more extensive, or more varied in scope or range.

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1. Act of wideningB2formal

   The process or action of making something wider or more extensive.

   扩大

   • The broadening of the road reduced traffic congestion.
   • The broadening of the river's channel was necessary for flood control.
   • The broadening of the company's product line attracted new customers.

   同义词augmentationenlargementexpansionextensionspreadwidening

   反义词narrowingrestriction

2. Expansion of scopeB2formal

   The action of increasing the range, variety, or extent of something.

   扩大范围

   • The broadening of her knowledge came from years of travel.
   • The broadening of the curriculum included new subjects like coding.
   • The broadening of his social circle helped him feel more connected.

   同义词amplificationaugmentationdiversificationenlargementexpansionextensionincreasewidening

   反义词limitationnarrowingrestriction

3. Increase in widthB2formal

   A measurable increase in the physical width of an object or area.

   加宽

   • The broadening of the fabric was due to stretching.
   • The broadening of the crack in the wall was a sign of structural damage.
   • The broadening of the path made it easier for two people to walk side by side.

   同义词dilationenlargementexpansionwidening

   反义词constrictionnarrowingtightening

• 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