broadness
/ˈbrɔːdnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbrɔːdnəs/ (ame, ipa)
broadness — 名詞
1. how wide something is when measured from one side across to the other
寬度
從一側到另一側的寬窄程度
how wide something is when measured from one side across to the other
The <hw>broadness</hw> of the river made the old footbridge look very small.
那條河的寬度讓那座老舊的人行橋看起來很小。
the broadness of + place/object
Haruto admired the <hw>broadness</hw> of the horse's back before climbing up.
Haruto 上馬前先看了看馬背的寬度。
the broadness of + body part
Engineers checked the <hw>broadness</hw> of the tunnel before moving the machine inside.
工程師先檢查隧道的寬度，才把機器移進去。
The <hw>broadness</hw> of the table gives six people enough space for dinner.
這張桌子的寬度讓六個人吃晚餐時也有足夠空間。
- narrowness
the quality of being not wide
文法句型
the broadness of + noun
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'of'. In everyday talk about exact measurement, speakers often prefer width.
2. the quality of including many different ideas, people, or situations
廣泛性
涵蓋很多內容、人或情況
the quality of including many different ideas, people, or situations
Professor Tanvi praised the <hw>broadness</hw> of the course reading list.
Tanvi 教授稱讚這門課的閱讀書單涵蓋很廣。
the broadness of + reading list
The law's <hw>broadness</hw> lets local judges apply it to many cases.
這條法律的廣泛性讓地方法官能把它用在很多案件上。
the broadness of + policy/law
Beatriz was surprised by the <hw>broadness</hw> of support for the new library.
Beatriz 很驚訝這座新圖書館得到這麼廣泛的支持。
The <hw>broadness</hw> of the discussion kept the meeting useful for everyone.
這場討論的廣泛性讓這場會議對每個人都有幫助。
- narrowness
limited range or coverage
- limitation
a restriction on how much is included
文法句型
the broadness of + discussion/policy/support
用法筆記
Common in formal discussion of plans, policies, study, or public support. This sense is about range or coverage, not physical size.
3. the quality of trying too hard to be funny in a show or performance, with jokes
過火感
笑點太明顯、不夠細膩
the quality of trying too hard to be funny in a show or performance, with jokes that feel obvious
Ezra enjoyed the play, but the <hw>broadness</hw> of the jokes tired Folake.
Ezra 喜歡那齣戲，但那些笑話的過火感讓 Folake 覺得厭煩。
the broadness of + jokes
Walid felt the sketch's <hw>broadness</hw> made the final scene less sharp.
Walid 覺得那段短劇的過火感讓最後一幕少了銳利感。
the broadness of + comedy sketch
The show's <hw>broadness</hw> pleased the children but bored their parents.
那個節目的過火感討好了孩子，卻讓他們的父母覺得無聊。
Élise cut some lines to reduce the <hw>broadness</hw> of the school comedy.
Élise 刪掉幾句台詞，好減少這齣校園喜劇的過火感。
- obviousness
a broader word for lack of subtlety, not only in humour
- coarseness
stronger and often suggests rough or crude humour
- subtlety
humour that works in a quieter, less direct way
文法句型
the broadness of + jokes/show/performance
用法筆記
Used in criticism of comedy, acting, or entertainment. It is negative and contrasts with subtle humour.