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extension

英 [ɪk'stenʃ(ə)n; ek-] 美 [ɪk'stɛnʃən]

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解释

n. 延长；延期；扩大；伸展；电话分机

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中文词源

extension 扩大，延长

来自extend, 延长。

英文词源

extension (n.): c. 1400, "swelling, bulging," from Latin extensionem/extentionem (nominative extensio/extentio) "a stretching out, extension," noun of action from past participle stem of extendere (see extend). In a concrete sense, "extended portion of something" (a railroad, etc.), from 1852. Telephone sense is from 1906.

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例句和用法

1. After a further four-month extension of her probation period, she was sacked.: 在又试用了4个月后，她被开除了。

2. For further information, please contact 414 3925, extension 2253.: 详情请致电4143925,转分机2253。

3. Many Filipinos see the bases as an extension of American colonial rule.: 很多菲律宾人视这些基地为美国殖民统治的延续。

4. We used so many lights that we needed four extension cords.: 我们用的灯很多，因此需要4个接线板。

5. He will appeal to the state for an extension of unemployment benefits.: 他将呼吁国家延长领取失业救济金的时限。