stretch

• 形容词，形容某物可以被拉长或扩展而不断裂，即具有伸缩性或弹性。

An adjective describing something that can be extended or expanded in length or width without breaking.

1. Elastic or flexibleB1informal

   Describing a material or fabric that can be extended or expanded without breaking.

   有弹性的

   • These stretch jeans are very comfortable to wear.
   • The stretch fabric allows for easy movement during exercise.
   • She bought a stretch cover for the sofa.

   同义词elasticexpandableextendableflexiblestretchable

   反义词inelasticinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

• 名词，指拉伸身体或四肢的动作，也指一段连续的时间或一片土地。

A noun referring to an act of extending one's body or limbs, or a continuous period of time or expanse of land.

1. Continuous area or periodB1formal

   A continuous area or length of land, water, or time.

   延伸区域或时段

   • We drove along a beautiful stretch of coastline.
   • He worked for a long stretch without taking a break.
   • The desert stretches for miles in every direction.

   同义词expanseextentpatchreachrunspanspellstintsweeptract

2. A2formal

   The act of extending one's body or limbs to full length.

   伸展

   • She did a few stretches before her morning run.
   • Yoga involves various stretches to improve flexibility.
   • He felt a good stretch in his back after the exercise.

   同义词elongationextensionreach

   反义词compressioncontractionflexion

3. ElasticityB2formal

   The ability of a material to be stretched or extended without breaking.

   弹性

   • This fabric has excellent stretch for sportswear.
   • The rubber band lost its stretch after being used too much.
   • The stretch of the material makes the jeans very comfortable.

   同义词elasticityflexibilitygiveplayresiliencespringsuppleness

   反义词inflexibilityrigiditystiffness

• 表示拉伸、拉长或伸展某物使其变长、变宽或更有弹性，也指伸展身体或四肢。

A verb used to indicate the act of extending or pulling something to make it longer, wider, or more flexible, or to straighten one's body or limbs.

1. Extend physicallyA2formal

   To straighten or extend one's body or a part of it to full length.

   伸展

   • She stretched her arms above her head after waking up.
   • He stretched his legs during the long car ride.
   • The cat stretched lazily in the sun.

   同义词elongateextendreachstraighten

   反义词bendcompresscontractcurlfold

2. Make longer or widerA2formal

   To pull something so that it becomes longer or wider.

   拉伸

   • You need to stretch the dough before baking.
   • The elastic band stretched when I pulled it.
   • He stretched the canvas tightly over the frame.

   同义词draw outelongateexpandextendlengthenpull outwiden

   反义词compresscontractshortenshrinktighten

3. Extend over an area or timeB1formal

   To cover or reach across a distance or period of time.

   延伸

   • The forest stretches for miles to the north.
   • The project will stretch over several months.
   • Her patience was stretched to the limit.

   同义词continuecoverextendlastrangereachspanspread

   反义词compressconstrictcontractshorten

4. Exceed limitsB2informal

   To push something beyond its normal or reasonable limits.

   超出限度

   • He stretched the truth when he said he had met the president.
   • The budget is already stretched thin this month.
   • Don't stretch the rules too far.

   同义词overextendoverstretchpushstraintax

   反义词limitrestrain

短语动词变体stretch alongstretch out