wide
Meaning: Having a large distance from one side to the other; extending over a large area
The adjective 'wide' describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other, or extends over a large area. It can also be used figuratively to describe something that covers a broad range or scope. The word is often contrasted with 'narrow' and is commonly used in descriptions of spaces, roads, rivers, and ranges of options.
Examples
- The Thames is quite wide as it flows through central London. 泰晤士河流经伦敦市中心时相当宽阔。El Támesis es bastante ancho cuando fluye por el centro de Londres.テムズ川はロンドン中心部を流れる際、かなり幅が広いです。템스강은 런던 중심부를 흐를 때 폭이 상당히 넓습니다.
- She has a wide range of interests, from archaeology to zoology. 她兴趣广泛,从考古学到动物学都有涉猎。Ella tiene una amplia gama de intereses, desde la arqueología hasta la zoología.彼女は考古学から動物学まで、幅広い興味を持っています。그녀는 고고학에서 동물학까지 폭넓은 관심사를 가지고 있습니다.
- He stared at her with wide eyes when she told him the news. 当她告诉他这个消息时,他睁大眼睛盯着她。Él la miró con los ojos muy abiertos cuando ella le dio la noticia.彼女がそのニュースを伝えたとき、彼は目を大きく見開いて彼女を見つめました。그녀가 그 소식을 전했을 때, 그는 눈을 크게 뜨고 그녀를 바라보았습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'wīd' meaning 'spacious' or 'extensive', from Proto-Germanic '*wīdaz'. One of the oldest spatial adjectives in the language, with cognates in most Germanic languages (German 'weit', Dutch 'wijd').
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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