range
Meaning: A variety of different things; the extent between limits
Range refers to a variety or selection of different things, or the extent between upper and lower limits. It can describe products (a range of colours), numbers (price range), distance (shooting range), or mountains (mountain range). As a verb, it means to vary between limits.
Examples
- The shop stocks a wide range of organic products. 这家店备有各种各样的有机产品。La tienda tiene una amplia gama de productos orgánicos.この店は幅広いオーガニック製品を取り揃えています。이 가게는 다양한 유기농 제품을 갖추고 있습니다.
- Prices range from fifty to five hundred pounds. 价格从50英镑到500英镑不等。Los precios van desde cincuenta hasta quinientas libras.価格は50ポンドから500ポンドまでの範囲です。가격은 50파운드에서 500파운드까지 다양합니다.
- The hotel offers stunning views of the mountain range. 这家酒店可以欣赏到壮丽的山脉景色。El hotel ofrece impresionantes vistas de la cordillera.このホテルからは山脈の素晴らしい景色が望めます。이 호텔에서는 산맥의 멋진 경치를 감상할 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'range' meaning 'a row or line', from 'rangier' (to arrange in a line), of Frankish Germanic origin. The sense of 'extent between limits' developed from the idea of a line stretching from one point to another.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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