broad
- IPA[brɔːd]
英式
- having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide；(after a measurement) giving the distance from side to side
- a woman
- 釋義
- 片語
形容詞
- 1. having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide a broad staircase 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ (after a measurement) giving the distance from side to side the valley is three miles long and half a mile broad 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ large in area a broad expanse of paddy fields 同義詞
- 2. covering a large number and wide scope of subjects the company has a broad range of experience 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ having a wide range of meanings or applications; loosely defined our range of programmes comprises three broad categories
- ▪ including many people of many kinds the polls registered broad support for Labour
- 3. general; without detail a broad outline of the legal framework for pension schemes 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ (of a hint) clear and unambiguous; not subtle a broad hint 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ (of a phonetic transcription) showing only meaningful distinctions in sound and ignoring minor details.
- 4. somewhat coarse and indecent the broad humour has been toned down 同義詞
- 5. (of a regional accent) very noticeable and strong the words had a distinct tang of broad Lancashire 同義詞 反義詞
名詞
- 1. North American informal, dated a woman I get drunk, follow the pretty broads, and make a fool of myself
