stretch - Definition & Meaning

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stretched

拉伸, 延长

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

及物动词

She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.
她决定在缝制前拉伸布料以确保其合适。
While sewing, she was carefully stretching the waistband for a comfortable fit.
缝纫时，她小心地拉伸腰带以确保舒适贴合。
He carefully stretched the dough to create a thin crust for the pizza.
他小心翼翼地拉伸面团，为比萨饼制作了一个薄皮。
The fitness trainer will guide you on how to stretch your muscles properly.
健身教练将指导你如何正确拉伸肌肉。
He stretched the rubber tubing before securing it to the metal frame.
他在将橡胶管固定在金属框架之前拉伸了它。

同义词：

伸展, 拉伸

to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length

及物动词

Every morning, she begins her day with a series of yoga poses to stretch her body and improve flexibility.
每天早上，她都以一系列瑜伽姿势开始她的一天，以伸展身体并提高灵活性。
The cat woke up from its nap and proceeded to stretch its legs and arch its back before hopping off the couch.
猫从午睡中醒来，接着伸展了腿和弓起背，然后从沙发上跳了下来。
Before starting the race, the sprinter takes a moment to stretch his muscles and warm up his body.
在开始比赛前，短跑运动员花点时间伸展肌肉并热身。
Sitting at the desk for hours, he takes regular breaks to stand up and stretch his arms and legs to relieve stiffness.
坐在桌子前几个小时，他定期休息站起来伸展手臂和腿以缓解僵硬。
The dancer gracefully extends her arms and legs in a series of elegant stretches to prepare for her performance.
舞者优雅地伸展她的手臂和腿，进行一系列优雅的拉伸动作，为她的表演做准备。

同义词：

伸展, 拉长

to become longer, looser, or wider

After washing the sweater in hot water, it began to stretch, becoming looser and more comfortable to wear.
用热水洗过毛衣后，它开始拉伸，变得更宽松、穿着更舒适。
With regular use, the fabric of the hammock began to stretch.
随着经常使用，吊床的织物开始拉伸。
Over time, the leather belt started to stretch, losing its original shape and becoming wider.
随着时间的推移，皮带开始拉伸，失去了原来的形状，变得更宽了。
With each passing mile, the elastic in the running shorts began to stretch.
随着每一英里的过去，跑步短裤的松紧带开始拉伸。

反义词：

延伸, 伸展

to cover a significant distance or expanse

The wheat fields stretch for miles across the countryside.
麦田在乡村绵延数英里。
Along the coast, sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see.
沿着海岸，沙滩延伸到目力所及之处。
The forest stretches deep into the wilderness, home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
森林延伸至荒野深处，是多种植物和动物物种的家园。
The Great Wall of China stretches for thousands of miles, traversing rugged terrain and historic landmarks.
中国的长城绵延数千英里，穿越崎岖的地形和历史地标。

同义词：

夸大, 美化

to exaggerate and embellish the meaning or significance of something out of bounds

及物动词

The marketing team decided to stretch the truth in their advertisement, making exaggerated claims
营销团队决定在广告中夸大事实，做出夸张的声明。
To boost sales, the salesperson tried to stretch the features of the product.
为了促进销售，销售人员试图夸大产品的特点。
The celebrity's account of the incident was stretched for dramatic effect.
这位名人对事件的描述为了戏剧效果而被夸大了。
In his autobiography, the author stretched the events of his childhood to create a more compelling narrative.
在他的自传中，作者夸大了他童年的事件，以创造一个更引人入胜的叙述。

拉伸, 伸展

to pull something tight, causing it to become taut or elongated

及物动词

The gymnast stretched the elastic band before launching into her routine.
体操运动员在开始她的日常训练前拉伸了弹力带。
The rock climber carefully stretched the rope to anchor it securely to the cliff.
攀岩者小心地拉紧了绳子，将其牢固地固定在悬崖上。
He stretched the canvas tightly over the wooden frame before beginning to paint.
他在开始绘画之前将画布紧紧地拉伸在木框上。
The tailor stretched the fabric over the dress form to ensure a snug fit.
裁缝将布料拉伸在 dress form 上以确保合身。
As the carpenter hammered the nails, he stretched the wire tightly across the fence posts.
当木匠钉钉子时，他拉紧了围栏柱之间的电线。

伸展, 拉伸

to straighten and extend one's body or limbs

After sitting at the desk for hours, she stood up and stretched.
在桌边坐了几个小时后，她站起来伸展了一下身体。
The cat woke up from its nap and stretched, arching its back and extending its claws.
猫从午睡中醒来，伸展身体，弓起背，伸出爪子。
Before going for a run, the athlete took a moment to stretch.
在去跑步之前，运动员花了一点时间伸展身体。
The gymnast finished her routine and then took a moment to stretch.
体操运动员完成了她的日常训练，然后花了一点时间伸展身体。
The dancer paused to stretch before starting the rehearsal.
舞者在开始排练前停下来伸展身体。

同义词：

伸展, 挑战

to cause someone to fully use their skills and abilities, often beyond what they are used to