stretching

1. VERB 延伸;绵延
   Something that stretches over an area or distance covers or exists in the whole of that area or distance.
   1. The procession stretched for several miles...
      游行队伍长达数英里。
   2. He had burns that stretched from his neck to his hips.
      他从脖子到臀部均被烧伤。
   3. ...an artificial reef stretching the length of the coast.
      沿着海岸延伸的人造暗礁
2. N-COUNT 一片;一泓;一段
   A stretch of road, water, or land is a length or area of it.
   1. It's a very dangerous stretch of road...
      这是一段非常危险的路。
   2. This stretch of Lost River was broader and deeper.
      洛斯特里弗的这片水域又宽又深。
   3. ...a long stretch of beach with fine white sand.
      沙粒又细又白的一大片海滩
3. VERB 伸展;舒展
   When you stretch, you put your arms or legs out straight and tighten your muscles.
   1. He yawned and stretched...
      他打了个呵欠，伸了伸懒腰。
   2. Try stretching your legs and pulling your toes upwards...
      试着双腿伸直并且向上拉伸脚趾。
   3. She arched her back and stretched herself.
      她弓起背，舒展身体。
   4. Stretch is also a noun.
      
   5. At the end of a workout spend time cooling down with some slow stretches.
      训练结束后花时间做些缓慢的伸展运动来降降温。
4. N-COUNT 一段时间
   A stretch of time is a period of time.
   1. He was fluent in French, having spent stretches of time in Southern France.
      他曾在法国南部呆过一段时间，法语流利。
   2. ...after an 18-month stretch in the army...
      在部队生活了 18 个月后
   3. He would study for eight to ten hours at a stretch.
      他会一口气学习 8 到 10 个小时。
5. V-ERG (使)延续;(使)持续
   If an event or activity stretches or is stretched into a further period of time, it continues into that period, which is later than expected.
   1. ...as anti-abortion protests stretched into their second week...
      随着反堕胎抗议进入第二周
   2. The talks could be stretched into the summer of 1993.
      该谈判可能会延续至 1993 年夏天。
6. VERB (从一个时间)持续(至另一个时间)
   If something stretches from one time to another, it begins at the first time and ends at the second, which is longer than expected.
   1. ...a working day that stretches from seven in the morning to eight at night.
      从早上 7 点持续到晚上 8 点的工作日
7. VERB 包括;涉及;囊括
   If a group of things stretch from one type of thing to another, the group includes a wide range of things.
   1. ...a trading empire, with interests that stretched from chemicals to sugar.
      从化学制品到食糖均有涉足的贸易帝国
8. V-ERG (把…)拉长;(把…)撑大;(把…)拉细
   When something soft or elastic stretches or is stretched, it becomes longer or bigger as well as thinner, usually because it is pulled.
   1. The cables are designed not to stretch...
      该电缆不能拉伸。
   2. Ease the pastry into the corners of the tin, making sure you don't stretch it.
      将油酥面团小心地移至烤盘的各角，注意不要把它拉长。
9. ADJ (织物)有弹性的，有弹力的
   Stretch fabric is soft and elastic and stretches easily.
   1. ...stretch fabrics such as Lycra.
      莱卡等有弹性的织物
   2. ...stretch cotton swimsuits.
      弹力棉制泳衣
10. V-ERG (使)延长使用;节俭地使用
    If you stretch an amount of something or if it stretches, you make it last longer than it usually would by being careful and not wasting any of it.
    1. They're used to stretching their budgets...
       他们习惯于精打细算。
    2. During his senior year his earnings stretched far enough to buy an old car.
       他上年纪时省下的收入足够买一辆旧车了。
11. VERB 刚能够节约下来(或支付)
    If your resources can stretch to something, you can just afford to do it.
    1. She suggested to me that I might like to start regular savings and I said Well, I don't know whether I can stretch to that.
       她建议我可以开始定期存钱，我说我还不知道钱是不是够花呢。
12. VERB 耗尽，竭尽(财力或物力)
    If something stretches your money or resources, it uses them up so you have hardly enough for your needs.
    1. The drought there is stretching American resources...
       那里的旱灾正在耗尽美国的财力物力。
    2. Public expenditure was being stretched to the limit by having to support 3 million unemployed people.
       因为要救济 300 万失业人口，公共支出即将被耗尽。
13. VERB 使竭尽所能;使全力以赴;使拿出全部本领
    If you say that a job or task stretches you, you mean that you like it because it makes you work hard and use all your energy and skills so that you do not become bored or achieve less than you should.
    1. I'm trying to move on and stretch myself with something different...
       我正想换工作，想尝试点不一样的事情来挑战一下自己。
    2. They criticised the quality of teaching, claiming pupils were not stretched enough.
       他们批评教学质量太差，声称没有使学生们发挥出潜质。
14. PHRASE (通常指为够到某东西而)尽量伸长手臂
    If you are at full stretch, your arm is straight and extended as far as possible, usually because you are trying to reach something that is almost too far away.
    1. He offered his lighter at full stretch.
       他伸长胳膊把打火机递了过去。
15. PHRASE 竭尽全力;全力以赴
    If you are at full stretch, you are using the maximum amount of effort or energy.
    1. Everyone would be working at full stretch.
       每个人都将全力以赴。
16. PHRASE 任凭怎么想也(不);再怎么说也(不)
    If you say that something is not true or possible by any stretch of the imagination, you are emphasizing that it is completely untrue or absolutely impossible.
    1. Her husband was not a womaniser by any stretch of the imagination...
       她老公绝对不是个拈花惹草的人。
    2. By no stretch of the imagination could his speech be described as impersonal.
       他的演讲再怎么说也不缺乏人情味。
17. PHRASE (久坐之后)散散步，活动活动腿脚
    If you stretch your legs, you go for a short walk, usually after you have been sitting down for a long time.
    1. I stopped at the square and got out to stretch my legs.
       我在广场处停下来，下车活动活动腿脚。
18. PHRASE 牵强附会;勉强说得过去
    If you stretch a point, you describe something in a way which is not accurate, although it may be partly true.
    1. It is stretching a point to call this censorship.
       把这称为审查有点儿牵强。

1. Brushing wet hair can cause stretching and breakage
   梳理湿头发会拉抻头发，造成损伤。
2. They lay in the cliff top grass with the sea stretching out far below
   他们躺在悬崖顶端的草地上，崖下是向远方延伸的大海。
3. Try stretching your legs and pulling your toes upwards
   试着双腿伸直并且向上拉伸脚趾。
4. They're used to stretching their budgets
   他们习惯于精打细算。
5. The drought there is stretching American resources
   那里的旱灾正在耗尽美国的财力物力。
6. It is stretching a point to call this censorship.
   把这称为审查有点儿牵强。
7. the great triangle of the Lancashire textile towns, stretching from Manchester up as far as Burnley and across to Accrington.
   兰开夏郡的纺织城镇形成的大三角地带，从曼彻斯特向北至伯恩利，再从伯恩利西至阿克灵顿
8. The fields covered with snow became a vast expanse of whiteness stretching to infinity.
   田野被大雪覆盖，白茫茫的一眼望不到边。
9. Stretching and core strengthening exercises can help, too.
   伸展运动和核心肌群训练也能有所帮助。
10. Act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb.
    拉伸或矫正一个弯曲的肢体。
11. I've avoided finger injuries by stretching my fingers now and then all day.
    我的方法是攀岩时不时伸展我的指头来避免手指受伤。
12. We have three studios and a cool-down and stretching area.
    我们有三个舞蹈教室和一个安静室，和一个伸展区。
13. The act of stretching or the state of being stretched.
    伸展：伸展的动作或被伸长的状态。
14. You should do more stretching exercises before you run.
    你应该在跑步前多做一些伸展运动。
15. ( of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching.
    （指肌肉）因为伸展而降低了硬度。
16. The exercise routines combine yoga breathing techniques and laughter simulation with stretching, chanting and role playing.
    这种瑜伽将瑜伽呼吸技巧、大笑模仿与伸展、吟唱和角色扮演等活动结合在了一起。
17. She snapped the rubber band by stretching.
    她把橡皮筋啪的一声拉断了。
18. According to stretching loads, different jacks were selected to ensure stretch precision and reduce construction difficulty.
    根据径向拉杆的张拉力值选用不同的千斤顶进行张拉，保证了张拉精度，减少了施工操作的难度。
19. The dynamic exercises and the stretching exercises are described separately below.
    下面功能锻炼和拉伸练习分开描述。
20. The spinning and stretching experiment of PETG copolyester is reported.
    主要报导了PETG共聚酯的纺丝与拉伸实验。
21. Start the turns by moving upwards, the upward motion is started by stretching out the ankles and knees.
    身体向上移动时开始转弯，向上的动作始于你的脚踝和膝盖的伸展。
22. Make time to relax at work by stretching and breathing deeply.
    上班时找时间休息，可以伸腰和深呼吸。
23. Two kinds of welded joint have good crack resistance, impact toughness, stretching and bending performance.
    两种焊接接头都具有良好的抗裂性能、冲击性能、拉伸和弯曲性能。
24. They will study how the electrical conductivity of a molecule is affected by stretching it.
    他们将研究拉伸一种分子对其导电性产生的影响。
25. You are stretching my patience to the limit.
    你快使我忍无可忍了。
26. After recovery, routine stretching and strengthening exercises should be continued.
    恢复后，应继续常规的伸张和强化运动。
27. I also recommend stretching and loosening up which will help to develop flexibility and agility.
    我还建议采用伸展和放松练习。这可以发展柔韧和灵敏素质。
28. There is a continuous line of taxis stretching for miles.
    连续不断的出租车延伸了好几英里。
29. Stretching exercises and orthotic devices may relieve discomfort over the long term.
    伸展四肢的运动和矫正装置，可纾解不适，就长期而言。

noun

1. act of expanding by lengthening or widening

2. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

   Synonym:    stretch