No. 2,148 in Chinese
延伸
"Extend" or "stretch out."
In a sentence
这条新建的铁路将一直延伸到山区深处。
This newly constructed railway will extend deep into the mountainous area.
In this sentence, '延伸' (extend) is used to describe the action of the railway continuing in length or scope.
阅读这本书让我对历史的认识得到了延伸。
Reading this book has extended my understanding of history.
Here, '延伸' (extend) is applied in a figurative sense, indicating the broadening or deepening of knowledge or perception.
随着城市的发展，道路网络也不断延伸。
With the development of the city, the road network is constantly extending.
In this context, '延伸' (extend) is used to discuss the physical expansion of infrastructure in a city.
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