Span

[spæn]

解释:

(noun.) the distance or interval between two points.

(noun.) a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches).

(noun.) the complete duration of something; 'the job was finished in the span of an hour'.

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解释:

(-) imp. & p. p. of Spin.

(v. t.) The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.

(v. t.) Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time.

(v. t.) The spread or extent of an arch between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between its supports.

(v. t.) A rope having its ends made fast so that a purchase can be hooked to the bight; also, a rope made fast in the center so that both ends can be used.

(v. t.) A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action.

(v. t.) To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object; as, to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder.

(v. t.) To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.

(v. t.) To fetter, as a horse; to hobble.

(v. i.) To be matched, as horses.

(imp.) of Spin

校对:特伦斯

同义词及近义词：

n. [1]. Nine inches.[2]. Brief period.[3]. [U. S.] Pair (of horses).

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解释:

adv. wholly—in Span′-new Spick′-and-span.

n. a yoke of horses or oxen.

n. the space from the end of the thumb to the end of the little-finger when the fingers are extended: nine inches: the spread of an arch between its abutments: a space of time the full duration of anything: extent of stretch as the spread of a man's arms in measuring trees &c.—v.t. to measure by spans: to measure: to embrace:—pr.p. span′ning; pa.t. and pa.p. spanned.—ns. Span′-coun′ter Span′-far′thing a game played by one throwing a coin or counter on the ground and another trying to throw his so near it that he can span the distance between the two.—adjs. Span′less that cannot be spanned or measured; Span′-long of the length of a span.—n. Span′ner one who spans: an iron tool or lever used to tighten the nuts of screws.

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