extent
n
1 [U] length; area; range 長度; 面積; 范圍
From the roof we could see the full extent of the park. 我們從屋頂可以一覽公園的全景.
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. 我對(duì)他知識(shí)的淵博感到驚奇.
The new race track is nearly six miles in extent. 這條新跑道將近六英里長.
2 (idm 習(xí)語) to some, what, such an, a certain, etc extent to the degree specified 達(dá)到某程度
To some extent you are correct. 在某種程度上你是正確的.
To what extent can he be believed? 可以相信他到什麼程度?
The carpet was badly stained, to such an extent that (ie so much that) you couldn't tell its original colour. 這塊地毯已經(jīng)臟得辨認(rèn)不出原來的顏色了.
I agree with you to a certain extent, but... 我在一定程度上同意你的意見, 但...
He's in debt to the extent of 200. 他負(fù)債達(dá)200英鎊.
*[ik'stent]n. 范圍, 程度, 區(qū)域【計(jì)】 范圍【經(jīng)】 程度, 限度相關(guān)詞組: to a substantial extent to a lesser extent to the extent that... to some extent to a great extent to a certain extent to the extent of... to such an extent that... to the full extent of one's power