extend/Ikˋstɛnd; Ikˈstend/v 1 [T] to make something continue for longer than previously arranged or planned 延长〔期限〕: Could you extend your visa for six months? 你可以把签证延长六个月吗?2 [T] to make something include or affect more things or people 扩大…的范围: extend sth to sth The UK wants to extend the ban to EU countries. 英国想把禁令范围扩大到欧盟国家。3 [I] to cover a particular distance or area 延伸﹔伸展: +across/over/through etc The river extends 2000 km to the south. 这条河向南延伸 2000 公里。4 [T] to make a building, road etc bigger 扩建〔建筑﹑道路等〕: plans to extend the road network 扩建公路网的计划5 [T] formal to officially offer help, thanks, sympathy etc【正式】提供﹐给予〔帮助〕﹔表示〔感谢﹑同情〕: extend sth to sb I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our visitors. 我想对我们的来宾表示热烈欢迎。6 [T] to stretch out your hand, arm, or leg 伸展﹐舒展〔手﹑臂或腿〕: Perry extended a hand in greeting. 佩里伸出手来表示欢迎。