reach out

• 动词短语，指主动与人建立联系或沟通，尤指为提供帮助或寻求帮助而联系他人；也可表示伸出援手。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of making contact with someone, especially to offer help or ask for assistance.

不可数 · 不及物 · 短语动词，不可分

1. Contact someoneinformal

   To make an effort to communicate with someone, especially for help or support.

   联系

   • She reached out to her old friend after many years.
   • If you need assistance, please reach out to our support team.
   • He reached out to the community for donations.

   同义词approachcallcontactget in touchtouch base

2. Extend physicallyformal

   To stretch out an arm or hand in order to touch or grasp something.

   伸出手

   • He reached out to grab the falling book.
   • She reached out her hand to help him up.
   • The child reached out to touch the butterfly.

   同义词extendhold output outstretch outthrust out

   反义词retractwithdraw

3. Offer support or helpinformal

   To offer assistance, kindness, or understanding to someone in need.

   伸出援手

   • The organization reaches out to homeless people in the city.
   • She reached out to her colleague who was struggling with the project.
   • We should reach out to those who are feeling lonely.

   同义词assistcomforthelp out

   反义词abandonignoreneglectshun

基本动词reach