stretching

• 指可以拉伸、延展或具有弹性的；也用于形容任务或要求艰难、费力、需要付出很大努力。

Describes something that extends or is capable of being extended in length or scope; also used to describe a task or requirement that is demanding or challenging.

1. Extending in lengthB1formal

   That extends or is capable of being extended in length or width.

   拉伸的

   • The stretching road seemed to go on forever.
   • She wore a pair of stretching yoga pants.
   • The stretching branches of the tree reached across the garden.

   同义词elasticexpandableextendableextensiblestretchable

   反义词compressingshorteningshrinking

2. Demanding or taxingB2informal

   Requiring great effort or strain; challenging.

   吃力的

   • The final exam was a stretching test of our knowledge.
   • This project is a stretching assignment for the new team.
   • His stretching schedule left him exhausted.

   同义词arduouschallengingdemandingexactinggruelingpunishingrigorousstrenuoustaxingtestingtoughtrying

   反义词easylightrelaxingundemanding

• 名词，指拉伸或伸展四肢与身体至全长的动作或练习，通常用于提高柔韧性或为体育活动做准备。

A noun referring to the act or practice of extending one's limbs or body to its full length, typically to improve flexibility or prepare for physical activity.

不可数

1. Physical exerciseA2formalsport

   The activity of extending the body or limbs to improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

   拉伸

   • She does stretching every morning before her run.
   • Stretching helps prevent injuries during workouts.
   • The coach led the team through a series of stretching exercises.

2. Act of extendingB1formal

   The action of making something longer or wider by pulling or expanding it.

   拉伸

   • The stretching of the fabric caused it to tear.
   • Continuous stretching of the rubber band weakened it.
   • The stretching of the canvas required careful handling.

   同义词dilationdistensionelongationexpansionextensionpullstraintug

   反义词compressioncontractionshorteningshrinking

• 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