extension
翻译
延长, 扩建部分, 分机, 延期
例句
We're building an extension to our house.
我们正在给房子建一个扩建部分。
He asked for an extension on his deadline.
他要求延长最后期限。
Can you put me through to extension 234?
你能帮我接通234号分机吗?
语法模式
an extension ((to sth.)) (某物的)扩建部分 We're building an extension to our house.
an extension ((on sth.)) (某事的)延期 He asked for an extension on his deadline.
近义词
Synonyms: addition, supplement, prolongation, annex (附加,补充,延长)
词源
源自拉丁语 'extensio' (伸展),来自 'extendere' 动词。是 'extend' 的名词形式。
记忆技巧
“接线板”(extension cord)使电缆更长。房屋的“扩建部分”(extension)使房子更大。两者都增加了长度或空间。