stretched

• 指某物被拉长或拉伸到全长；也可形容人处于巨大压力或紧张状态，或资源被过度使用。

Describes something that has been pulled or extended to its full length; can also describe a person who is under great pressure or strain.

1. Extended in lengthA2formal

   Pulled or drawn out to full length, often making something longer or wider.

   拉长的

   • The stretched elastic band snapped back.
   • She wore a stretched sweater that had lost its shape.
   • The canvas was stretched tightly over the frame.

   同义词drawn-outelongatedextendedlengthened

   反义词compressedcontractedshortened

2. B1informal

   Feeling tight or tense, often due to physical or mental strain.

   紧绷的

   • After the long hike, his muscles felt stretched and sore.
   • Her nerves were stretched thin after the argument.
   • The stretched fabric showed signs of wear.

   同义词overwroughtstrainedstressedtauttensetight

   反义词looserelaxedslack

3. Limited resourcesB2informal

   Used to describe resources, time, or money that are insufficient or overused.

   资源紧张

   • The company's budget is stretched too thin this quarter.
   • Our team is stretched with too many projects at once.
   • Time is stretched, so we need to prioritize tasks.

   同义词depletedstrainedstressedtight

   反义词abundantadequateamplesufficient

• 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