range
range — 動詞
1. to stretch or vary between a lowest and a highest point in measurements such as
範圍；介於
在數值或程度上變化
to stretch or vary between a lowest and a highest point in measurements such as age, price, temperature, or size
Concert tickets range from thirty dollars for balcony seats to about eighty near the stage.
音樂會門票價格範圍從三十元（包廂區）到八十元（靠近舞台）不等。
range + from + (minimum) + to + (maximum) — price range
Henry's collection of rare books ranges from seventeenth-century poetry to modern comics.
Henry 的稀有藏書範圍從十七世紀詩歌到現代漫畫。
Summer temperatures in this town range between twenty-two and thirty-five degrees.
這個小鎮的夏季氣溫介於二十二度到三十五度之間。
Symptoms of this illness can range from mild headaches to serious breathing problems.
這種疾病的症狀範圍可能從輕微頭痛到嚴重的呼吸問題。
The company offers salaries that range from thirty to sixty thousand pounds a year.
這家公司提供的薪資範圍從年薪三萬到六萬英鎊。
文法句型
range + from + (minimum) + to + (maximum)
range + between + (minimum) + and + (maximum)
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the pattern 'range from X to Y' or 'range between X and Y'. Subject is typically a measurable set: prices, ages, temperatures, sizes, or levels.
常見錯誤
2. to place or arrange people or things in a particular order or position, especial
排列；排序
將人或物整齊排成行或列
to place or arrange people or things in a particular order or position, especially in straight lines or rows
The librarian ranged the new books on the shelf according to the author's last name.
圖書館員將新書依照作者姓氏排列在書架上。
transitive: range + noun + prepositional phrase
On the wall, the family photographs were ranged in a neat row above the fireplace.
牆上的全家福照片整齊地排成一列，掛在壁爐上方。
passive: be ranged + prepositional phrase
The gardener ranged the potted plants along the edge of the stone path.
園丁將盆栽沿著石徑邊緣排列。
The ancient vases were ranged in order from the oldest to the most recent.
這些古代花瓶按照年代順序從最古老排到最新。
文法句型
range + noun + (prepositional phrase)
be ranged + (prepositional phrase)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice. Less common in everyday conversation; more likely in descriptive or formal writing. The object is usually a group of similar items or people.
3. to pass freely across or through a wide region, changing location repeatedly wit
漫遊；走遍
在廣闊區域自由移動
to pass freely across or through a wide region, changing location repeatedly with no fixed stopping point
Wild deer range through these forests at night, searching for food and water.
野鹿夜間在這些森林中四處漫遊，尋找食物和水。
intransitive: range + through + (area)
The cattle ranged freely across the open grasslands during the summer months.
夏季期間，牛群在遼闊的草原上自由漫遊。
Hiro's eyes ranged slowly across the crowded room, looking for a familiar face.
Hiro 的目光緩緩掃過擁擠的房間，尋找熟悉的面孔。
The wolves ranged over a huge territory before returning to their den near the river.
狼群走遍了廣大的領域，最後才回到河邊的巢穴。
Explorers ranged across the unknown mountains, mapping every valley and river.
探險家走遍了未知的山脈，繪製每一座山谷和河流的地圖。
文法句型
range + (prepositional phrase)
range + over/across/through + (area)
用法筆記
Often used with animals in their natural habitat. Can also be used metaphorically for eyes, gaze, or thoughts moving freely. The transitive form (e.g., 'range the forest') is more formal or literary.
4. to include or deal with many different subjects or topics within a single piece
涉及；涵蓋
演講或文章談論多個主題
to include or deal with many different subjects or topics within a single piece of writing, speech, or discussion
The professor's lecture ranged over topics from ancient philosophy to modern technology.
教授的演講涉及的主題從古希臘哲學到現代科技。
range + over + (topic area)
Our discussion ranged across many subjects, including politics, art, and science.
我們的討論涵蓋了許多主題，包括政治、藝術和科學。
The article ranges widely over the history of jazz music in twentieth-century America.
這篇文章廣泛探討了二十世紀美國爵士樂的歷史。
In the meeting, the conversation ranged from staff concerns to plans for next year.
會議中的談話內容從員工關心事項到明年的計劃都有涉及。
文法句型
range + over/across + (topic/subject)
range + widely
用法筆記
Subject is always a piece of writing (article, book), speech (lecture, talk), or conversation (discussion, debate). Not used for a single focused topic — the sense requires multiple subjects being covered.
常見錯誤
range — 名詞
1. a number of different things of the same general type, from which you can choose
一系列
一系列相似或相關的事物
a number of different things of the same general type, from which you can choose or that exist together
The shop sells a wide range of organic vegetables, from carrots to kale.
這家店販售各式各樣的有機蔬菜，從胡蘿蔔到羽衣甘藍都有。
a wide range of + plural noun
Our school offers a range of language courses for all skill levels.
我們學校提供一系列適合各種程度的語言課程。
offers a range of
The museum exhibition covers a broad range of topics in modern art.
博物館的展覽涵蓋現代藝術中廣泛的主題。
The library has an impressive range of books on Japanese history and culture.
這間圖書館擁有令人印象深刻的一系列日本歷史與文化藏書。
- variety
broader; focuses on diversity rather than set membership
- selection
emphasises being available to choose from
- assortment
less common; suggests a mixed collection
文法句型
a range of + plural noun
常見錯誤
2. all the goods that a company makes and sells together under one brand name or th
產品線
某公司或品牌推出的一系列商品
all the goods that a company makes and sells together under one brand name or theme
The company launched a new range of eco-friendly cleaning products last spring.
去年春天，該公司推出了一系列環保清潔用品。
launched a new range of [products]
This autumn the brand introduced a winter clothing range made from recycled materials.
今年秋天，這個品牌推出了以回收材料製成的冬季服飾系列。
Their budget furniture range is popular with students and first-time buyers.
他們家的平價家具系列很受學生和首次購屋者的歡迎。
The car manufacturer plans to add two electric models to its current range.
這家汽車製造商計劃在現有產品線中增加兩款電動車型。
- line
shorter; common in business contexts ('product line')
- collection
often used for fashion or design ranges
文法句型
[company] + range + of + [products]
用法筆記
Commonly paired with adjectives showing price level: budget range, mid-range, premium range.
常見錯誤
3. a connected row or cluster of high land formations such as mountains or hills th
山脈
連綿的山或丘陵所形成的群組
a connected row or cluster of high land formations such as mountains or hills that sit next to each other
The Himalayan mountain range stretches across five countries in South Asia.
喜馬拉雅山脈橫跨南亞的五個國家。
mountain range stretches across [area]
A thick layer of snow covered the mountain range after the winter storm passed.
冬季暴風雪過後，厚厚的一層雪覆蓋了整座山脈。
The village sits at the foot of a low range of hills overlooking the valley.
這座村莊坐落在俯瞰山谷的矮丘陵腳下。
The Andes range runs along the western coast of South America for seven thousand kilometres.
安地斯山脈沿著南美洲西海岸延伸超過七千公里。
文法句型
range of + mountains / hills
4. the space between the smallest and largest possible amounts, numbers, or levels
範圍
數值或程度上下限之間的區間
the space between the smallest and largest possible amounts, numbers, or levels that something can vary across
The temperature range in this desert is over thirty degrees between day and night.
這座沙漠的日夜溫差超過三十度。
temperature range / [value] range
Our salary range for this position is between forty and fifty thousand dollars a year.
我們這個職位的薪資範圍介於每年四萬到五萬美元之間。
salary range / within a [value] range
Students in the class showed a surprisingly wide range of reading abilities.
這個班級的學生在閱讀能力上展現出驚人的差異。
The job is best suited to people whose experience falls within a certain age range.
這個職位最適合經驗落在某個年齡範圍內的人。
文法句型
range of + amount / number / level
within a range
outside the range
用法筆記
Often used with 'wide' or 'narrow' to describe how much variation exists. Also paired with prepositions like 'within', 'outside', 'between'.
常見錯誤
5. the greatest distance from which sight, hearing, or physical reach works, or a w
距離
可看見、聽見、觸及或擊中的距離
the greatest distance from which sight, hearing, or physical reach works, or a weapon can reach its target
The deer stayed just out of range of the hunter's rifle.
那隻鹿剛好待在獵人步槍的射程之外。
out of range / within range
The rescue team shouted for help, but no one was within hearing range.
救援隊大聲呼救，但附近沒有人聽得見。
within hearing range
The cat sat on the fence, well within striking range of the bird feeder.
那隻貓蹲在圍籬上，離鳥飼料器正好在牠能夠撲到的範圍內。
The soldiers waited until the enemy was within firing range, then opened fire.
士兵們一直等到敵人進入射程範圍，然後才開火。
文法句型
within range of [sth]
out of range
in range
at close range
用法筆記
Common in fixed phrases: 'within range', 'out of range', 'at close range', 'in range'. Also used for communication signals: 'radio range', 'Wi-Fi range'.
常見錯誤
6. the length of future time during which an event or action is scheduled or likely
時間範圍
未來事件預計發生的時期
the length of future time during which an event or action is scheduled or likely to happen
The government promises to build the new hospital within a five-year range.
政府承諾在五年內興建這間新醫院。
within a [number]-year range
Most of the changes at the factory will happen within the next ten-year range.
工廠大部分的變革將在未來十年內發生。
The scientists expect the first test results to arrive in the medium-term range.
科學家預計第一批測試結果將在中期內出爐。
The company expects to finish the office renovation within a six-month range.
公司預計在六個月內完成辦公室的裝修工程。
- time frame
more common synonym; often interchangeable
- period
simpler; less specific about future planning
文法句型
within a [time] range
in the [adjective] range
用法筆記
Often preceded by time adjectives: short-term range, medium-term range, long-term range. Usually paired with 'within' or 'in'.
7. how far a car, plane, or other vehicle can travel on one full tank of fuel or ba
續航距離
車輛或飛機加一次燃料可行駛的距離
how far a car, plane, or other vehicle can travel on one full tank of fuel or battery charge
This electric car has a range of about four hundred kilometres on a single charge.
這輛電動車充一次電的續航距離大約是四百公里。
range of + distance + on a charge/tank
The pilot calculated the aircraft's range before taking off across the Pacific.
飛行員在飛越太平洋之前計算了飛機的續航距離。
possessive + range of a vehicle
Cole chose a motorcycle with a longer fuel range for his trip across Mexico.
Cole 為了橫跨墨西哥的旅程，選了一輛續航距離更長的摩托車。
Dario checked the car's remaining range on the dashboard before driving into the desert.
Dario 在駛入沙漠前檢查了儀表板上汽車的剩餘續航距離。
New battery technology could double the range of electric vehicles within five years.
新的電池技術可能在五年內讓電動車的續航距離加倍。
用法筆記
Often paired with a specific distance or 'fuel range'. Frequently seen with 'on a single charge/tank' for electric or fuel vehicles.
8. the full set of notes, from low to high pitches, that a performer or musical ins
音域
人聲或樂器能發出的最低到最高音符範圍
the full set of notes, from low to high pitches, that a performer or musical instrument is capable of producing
The singer's vocal range covers three full octaves, from low to high.
這位歌手的音域橫跨三個八度，從低音到高音。
vocal range + covers + number of octaves
This piano has a range of seven octaves, which is standard for most music.
這架鋼琴的音域有七個八度，這是大多數音樂的標準範圍。
Imani practised every day to expand her singing range before the concert.
Imani 每天練習，希望在演唱會前擴展她的歌唱音域。
Élise's voice has an impressive range that lets her sing both opera and pop music.
Élise 擁有一個令人驚嘆的音域，讓她既能唱歌劇也能唱流行音樂。
The flute has a higher pitch range than the cello in an orchestra.
在管弦樂團中，長笛的音域比大提琴高。
9. a place designed for practising with guns or for testing weapons and explosives
射擊場；靶場
練習射擊或測試武器的特定場地
a place designed for practising with guns or for testing weapons and explosives
The soldiers trained at the shooting range every morning before breakfast.
士兵們每天早上早餐前在射擊場訓練。
at the shooting range / firing range
Rania went to the rifle range to practise for the weekend competition.
Rania 去步槍靶場練習，為週末的比賽做準備。
The army uses a remote testing range for new missile prototypes.
軍方用偏遠的測試場來試驗新型飛彈原型。
The national guard uses this range for yearly shooting practice with rifles.
國民警衛隊每年在這個靶場進行步槍射擊練習。
Ravindra took his new pistol to the firing range to test its accuracy.
Ravindra 帶著新手槍到射擊靶場測試準度。
- firing range
more specific to military or weapons practice
- shooting ground
less common; used for outdoor clay-pigeon shooting
用法筆記
Can refer to both military firing ranges and civilian shooting ranges used for sport. 'Driving range' is a separate sense for golf practice.
10. expansive grazing land where cows, sheep, or other livestock roam and eat grass
牧場
牲畜可以自由覓食的廣闊土地
expansive grazing land where cows, sheep, or other livestock roam and eat grass
The cattle spent the summer grazing on the open range in Montana.
牛群整個夏天都在蒙大拿州的開闊牧場上吃草。
on the open range (grazing)
Minho's family owns a large range where their sheep can feed freely.
Minho 家裡擁有一大片牧場，他們的羊可以在那裡自由覓食。
Drought forced the ranchers to move their herds to a different range.
乾旱迫使牧場主人將牛群趕到另一個牧場。
Wild horses still roam the open range in parts of Nevada.
內華達州部分地區仍有野馬在開闊的牧場上奔馳。
The ranch sits on a wide range where cattle can graze all year round.
這座牧場坐擁一片寬廣的牧地，牛群可以全年在那裡吃草。
用法筆記
Typically uncountable ('open range'). Common in American English for large western grazing areas. Not used for small enclosed fields.
11. a traditional cast-iron cooking stove fuelled by timber or coal, designed to sta
灶
燒木柴或煤炭的老式鑄鐵爐灶
a traditional cast-iron cooking stove fuelled by timber or coal, designed to stay hot throughout the day
Grandma cooked soup on the old cast-iron range in the farmhouse kitchen.
奶奶在農舍廚房裡用老舊的鑄鐵灶煮湯。
old cast-iron range
The kitchen range burned wood all day to keep the house warm in winter.
廚房裡的灶整天燒著木柴，讓房子在冬天保持溫暖。
Asher learned to bake bread on his grandmother's coal-fired range.
Asher 學會用祖母的燒煤灶烤麵包。
The old range in the cabin still heats the whole room on cold winter nights.
小屋裡的老灶在寒冷的冬夜仍能讓整個房間保持溫暖。
Esteban's grandmother refused to replace her coal range with a modern stove.
Esteban 的祖母拒絕用現代爐具取代她的燒煤灶。
用法筆記
This sense describes an older style of cooker, typically made of cast iron and fuelled by wood, coal, or sometimes gas. Not commonly used for modern electric or gas stoves in everyday speech.
12. a modern kitchen appliance that has an oven inside and burners or heating rings
爐灶
附有烤箱和爐頭的現代廚房烹調設備
a modern kitchen appliance that has an oven inside and burners or heating rings on top for cooking food
Theo installed a new gas range with six burners and a large oven.
Theo 安裝了一臺新的瓦斯爐灶，有六個爐頭和一個大烤箱。
gas range + [number] burners
Tunde wiped the kitchen range clean after cooking Sunday dinner.
Tunde 在煮完週日晚餐後把廚房爐灶擦乾淨。
Vinícius set the pot on the range and turned the heat to high.
Vinícius 把鍋子放到爐灶上，把火轉到大火。
Dario wiped the stainless steel range clean after the pasta sauce boiled over.
義大利麵醬煮到溢出之後，Dario 把不鏽鋼爐灶擦乾淨。
The new kitchen has a gas range with a convection oven for even baking.
新廚房裝了一臺附有對流烤箱的瓦斯爐灶，烤東西受熱很均勻。