expand (B1)

カタカナ: イクスパンド

IPA: /ɪkˈspænd/

Definition

To become or make larger in size, volume, or scope.

意味: サイズ、体積、範囲などが大きくなること、または大きくすること。

Examples / 例文

• The balloon began to expand as I blew into it. — 風船は息を吹き込むにつれて膨らみ始めた。

• The business has expanded rapidly since it opened. — そのビジネスは開店以来急速に拡大している。

• Heat causes most metals to expand. — 熱はほとんどの金属を膨張させる。

Expand の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Expand:

• 拡大する
• 広げる
• 膨張する

How to Use Expand

expand into (prepositional phrase)

To spread or develop into a new area or market. — "The chain restaurant is expanding into new cities."

expand on (prepositional phrase)

To provide more details or information about something. — "The speaker was asked to expand on the causes of the economic crisis."

expand to (prepositional phrase)

To grow or increase in size or number, reaching a certain point or area. — "The city has expanded to cover a much larger area than before."

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