extensively

/ɪkˈstensɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈstensɪvli/ (ame, ipa)

extensively — adverb

1. happening over a wide space or involving very many parts, details, or ideas — as

1.副詞B2
釋義

happening over a wide space or involving very many parts, details, or ideas — as when a scientist reads many books on one subject, or a traveller visits many different countries

例句

Kemi has travelled extensively through Southeast Asia, visiting over fifteen countries.

collocation: travel extensively (visit many places)

The old library was extensively damaged after a pipe burst in the basement.

passive: be extensively damaged

同義詞
  • widely

    more common for geographic distribution or recognition; 'extensively' emphasizes thoroughness of coverage

  • broadly

    suggests a general or wide-ranging scope; 'extensively' implies more detail and ground covered

  • thoroughly

    focuses on completeness and attention to detail; 'extensively' also includes physical or spatial breadth

反義詞
  • narrowly

    in a limited or restricted way, covering little range

  • briefly

    for a short time or with few details; contrasts with the thoroughness implied by 'extensively'

文法句型

verb + extensively

be + extensively + past participle

用法筆記

Frequently modifies verbs describing actions that involve broad coverage — especially travel, research, search, damage, and consultation. The adverb typically appears after the verb it modifies (active voice) or after the past participle (passive voice).

常見錯誤

❌We extensively discussed the plan.
✅We discussed the plan extensively.
💡With a direct object, 'extensively' sounds more natural after the object or verb phrase rather than between the verb and its object.