Cool MateExpand 对比 Increase 对比 Widen
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Expand
前 2000（常见）B1verb
Increase
前 1000（非常常见）A2verb
Widen
前 3000（常见）C1verb
最常见: Increase
| Expand | Increase | Widen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 //ɪkˈspænd//🇺🇸 //ɪkˈspænd// | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkriːs/","/ɪnˈkriːsɪz/","/ɪnˈkriːst/","/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkriːs/","/ɪnˈkriːsɪz/","/ɪnˈkriːst/","/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈwaɪdn/","/ˈwaɪdnz/","/ˈwaɪdnd/","/ˈwaɪdnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwaɪdn/","/ˈwaɪdnz/","/ˈwaɪdnd/","/ˈwaɪdnɪŋ/"]/ |
| 含义 | 让某样东西变得更大或者数量更多。to make something bigger or more in amount | To make something larger in amount or size. | To make something bigger in size, especially from side to side. |
| 例句 | The company plans to expand its operations into new markets. | We need to increase our budget for the project. | The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 2000（常见） | 前 1000（非常常见） | 前 3000（常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | B1 | A2 | C1 |
| 词性 | verb | verb | verb |
| 搭配 | expand a business, expand horizons, expand your mind, expand on an idea, expand the service | considerably, dramatically, drastically, be expected to, be likely to, by, from, in | considerably, dramatically, greatly, from, into, to, considerably, dramatically, greatly, from, into, to |
| 反义 | shrink, contract, reduce | decrease, reduce, diminish | narrow, constrict |
| 常见错误 | Confusing 'expand' with 'extend', which refers to prolonging something rather than making it larger., Using 'expand' without an object (e.g., 'expand' instead of 'expand it')., Incorrectly using 'expand' in situations where 'grow' or 'increase' is more appropriate. | Using 'increases' as a noun instead of a verb., Confusing 'increase' with 'decrease' which has the opposite meaning., Incorrectly forming the past tense as 'increased' when it should be 'increased' without a change. | Using 'widden' instead of 'widen'., Confusing 'widen' with 'widened' when speaking about the past., Mixing up 'widen' with 'broaden'. |
| 用法说明 | 当表示尺寸、数量或范围的增加时，使用'expand'。它适用于学术或正式场合，但也可以用于非正式场合。避免在表示稳定状态而非变化的语境中使用它。Use 'expand' for increasing size, numbers, or range. It's appropriate in academic or formal contexts but can also be used informally. Avoid using it in contexts where the meaning is of a steady state rather than change. | Use 'increase' in contexts involving growth, improvement, or enhancement. It is appropriate for both spoken and written English, but avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'go up' might be preferred. | Use 'widen' in general contexts like architecture or personal experiences (e.g., widen your perspective). Avoid in very informal conversations. |
常见问题：Expand 对比 Increase 对比 Widen
Expand、Increase和Widen 有什么区别？
Expand: to make something bigger or more in amount Increase: To make something larger in amount or size. Widen: To make something bigger in size, especially from side to side.
哪个更常见：Expand、Increase和Widen？
Increase 在日常英语中最常见。
哪个更高级：Expand、Increase和Widen？
Widen 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。
Expand、Increase和Widen 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Expand: B1, Increase: A2, Widen: C1。
Expand、Increase和Widen 是什么词性？
Expand: verb, Increase: verb, Widen: verb.
能各给一个例子吗？
Expand: The company plans to expand its operations into new markets. Increase: We need to increase our budget for the project. Widen: The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion.
我可以互换使用 Expand、Increase和Widen 吗？
不总是。Expand、Increase和Widen 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。