Cool MateExpand 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
Widen
前 3000（常见）C1verb
最常见: Expand
| Expand | Widen | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 //ɪkˈspænd//🇺🇸 //ɪkˈspænd// | 🇬🇧 /["/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 bigger in size, especially from side to side. |
| 例句 | The company plans to expand its operations into new markets. | The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 2000（常见） | 前 3000（常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | B1 | C1 |
| 词性 | verb | verb |
| 搭配 | expand a business, expand horizons, expand your mind, expand on an idea, expand the service | considerably, dramatically, greatly, from, into, to, considerably, dramatically, greatly, from, into, to |
| 反义 | shrink, contract, reduce | 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 '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 '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 Widen
Expand和Widen 有什么区别？
Expand: to make something bigger or more in amount Widen: To make something bigger in size, especially from side to side.
哪个更常见：Expand和Widen？
Expand 在日常英语中最常见。
Expand和Widen 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Expand: B1, Widen: C1。
我可以互换使用 Expand和Widen 吗？
不总是。Expand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。