narrow

• 形容某物的宽度相对于长度很小；也指范围、规模、眼界等受到限制、不宽广。

Describes something that has a small width in comparison to its length, or is limited in extent, scope, or outlook.

1. Limited in widthA2formal

   Having a small width compared to length; not wide.

   窄的

   • The alley was too narrow for a car to pass.
   • She walked along a narrow path through the forest.
   • The bridge is narrow, so only one vehicle can cross at a time.

   同义词attenuatedslenderslightslimtaperedthin

   反义词broadwide

2. Limited in scopeB2formal

   Restricted in range, extent, or perspective.

   狭窄的

   • He has a narrow view of the world.
   • The study had a narrow focus on one specific region.
   • Her interests are quite narrow compared to her peers.

   同义词confinedconstrictedinsularlimitedparochialprovincialrestricted

   反义词broadcomprehensiveextensivegeneralwide

3. Slight or barely successfulB1informal

   Used to describe a victory, escape, or margin that is very small.

   微弱的

   • They won by a narrow margin of just two points.
   • It was a narrow escape from the collapsing building.
   • The election results showed a narrow lead for the incumbent.

   同义词closemarginalnearscanttight

   反义词comfortabledecisiveeasywide

• 指狭窄的通道、水道或海峡，尤指两个水域之间或穿过受限空间的狭窄处。

A noun referring to a narrow passage, channel, or strait, especially between two bodies of water or through a confined space.

1. B2formal

   A narrow part of something, such as a strait or a narrow passage between two areas.

   狭窄通道

   • The ship sailed through the narrows of the channel.
   • The narrows between the cliffs were treacherous.
   • They navigated the narrows carefully to avoid rocks.

   同义词channelneckpassagesoundstrait

• 动词，表示使某物变窄或使范围、选项、差距等缩小。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less wide, or reducing the scope, range, or options of something.

1. Reduce widthB1formal

   To become or make something less wide.

   变窄

   • The road narrows ahead, so please slow down.
   • They narrowed the entrance to prevent large vehicles from entering.
   • The river narrows as it flows through the canyon.

   同义词constrictcontractdiminishreducetaperthintighten

   反义词broadenwiden

2. Limit or restrictB1formal

   To reduce the number of possibilities or options.

   缩小

   • We need to narrow down the list of candidates.
   • The investigation narrowed the suspects to three people.
   • She narrowed her focus to the most important tasks.

   同义词confineconstrictfocuslimitreducerestricttighten

   反义词broadenexpandextendwiden

短语动词变体narrow down