expansive
英 [ɪk'spænsɪv; ek-]
美[ɪk'spænsɪv]
- adj. 广阔的；扩张的；豪爽的
词态变化
副词: expansively;名词: expansiveness;
英文词源
- expansive (adj.)
- 1650s, "tending to expand," from Latin expans-, past participle stem of expandere "to spread out" (see expand) + -ive. Meaning "embracing a large number of particulars, comprehensive" is by 1813. Related: Expansively; expansiveness.
双语例句
- 1. An active and expansive market economy is a necessary condition for progress.
- 积极扩张的市场经济是发展的必要条件。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The premier was in expansive mood.
- 总理心情开朗。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. They have played an expansive style of rugby.
- 他们采用向外展开打法打了一场橄榄球。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. She opened her arms wide in an expansive gesture of welcome.
- 她展开双臂以示欢迎。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. The father was in an expansive mood and gave presents to all of his children.
- 他们的父亲心情很好,给每个孩子都送了礼物.
来自《简明英汉词典》