reaching

A noun referring to the act of extending one's arm or hand to touch or grasp something, or the achievement of a goal or objective.

• 🇨🇳名词，指伸出手或手臂去触碰或抓取某物的动作，或达到目标、实现目的。

1. Physical extension B1 formal

   The act of extending one's arm or body to touch or grasp something.

   • His constant reaching for the top shelf strained his shoulder.
   • The child's reaching for the cookie jar was caught on camera.
   • Reaching across the table, she grabbed the salt shaker.

   🇨🇳伸手

   同义词: extensionstretching

2. Achievement of a goal B2 formal

   The act of successfully attaining or achieving a desired objective.

   • The reaching of a peace agreement was celebrated by both nations.
   • Her reaching of the summit was a testament to her endurance.
   • The team's reaching of their sales target earned them a bonus.

   🇨🇳达成

   同义词: accomplishmentachievementattainmentfulfillmentrealizationsuccess

   反义词: failuremissshortfall

• reachings plural form
• reachings' possessive plural form
• reaching's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of extending one's hand to touch or grasp something, or arriving at a particular place or state.

• 🇨🇳表示伸手去触碰或抓住某物的动作，或到达某个地点或状态的动词。

1. Arrive at a place A1 formal

   To get to or arrive at a particular place or destination.

   • We reached the airport just in time.
   • They reached the summit after a long climb.
   • The ship reached the harbor at dawn.

   🇨🇳到达某地

   同义词: arrive atattaincome toget tohitmake

   反义词: departgoleave

2. Extend to touch A1 formal

   To stretch out or extend something to touch or grasp.

   • Can you reach the top shelf?
   • She reached for the book on the table.
   • He reached across the table to shake hands.

   🇨🇳够到

   同义词: extendhold output outstick outstretchthrust out

   反义词: withdraw

3. Contact or communicate A2 informal

   To get in touch with someone, especially by phone or message.

   • I tried to reach her but she didn't answer.
   • You can reach me at this number.
   • He finally reached his friend after several attempts.

   🇨🇳联系

   同义词: callcontactnotifyphonering

4. Achieve a level or goal B1 formal

   To attain or achieve a particular level, amount, or goal.

   • The temperature reached 30 degrees today.
   • Sales reached a new record last month.
   • She reached her target weight after months of effort.

   🇨🇳达到水平或目标

   同义词: accomplishachievearrive atattaingainhitmeetobtainrealizesecure

   反义词: abandonfailforfeitmiss

• reached past participle
• reached past simple
• reaching present participle
• reaches third person singular

短语动词变体: reach intoreach out