stretch
/stretʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /stretʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstrech/ (ame, mw)
stretch — 動詞
1. to put out your arm, leg, or another part of your body as far as it can go, espe
伸出
將身體部位盡力向外伸
to put out your arm, leg, or another part of your body as far as it can go, especially when you are trying to reach or touch something that is not close to you
Sari stretched her arm across the table to grab the salt shaker.
Sari 把手伸過桌子去拿鹽罐。
stretch + arm/body part + preposition (across)
The little boy stretched his hand toward the cookie jar but could not reach it.
那個小男孩把手伸向餅乾罐，但碰不到。
Rafael stretched his neck to see the stage over the tall crowd.
Rafael 伸長脖子，越過人群想看清楚舞臺。
Sivan stretched her leg out from under the blanket to feel the morning sun.
Sivan 把腿從毯子底下伸出來，感受早晨的陽光。
The goalkeeper stretched his whole body to stop the ball from going in.
守門員伸展全身，把球擋在門外。
- retract
to pull a body part back in; much less common in everyday speech
文法句型
stretch + body part + preposition (toward/over/out)
用法筆記
The object is almost always a body part (arm, leg, neck, hand). A prepositional phrase often follows to show the direction or target.
常見錯誤
2. to make your arms, legs, or entire body as straight and long as possible, genera
伸展
舒展身體或四肢以放鬆肌肉
to make your arms, legs, or entire body as straight and long as possible, generally to relax stiff muscles when you get up after sitting or lying still for a while
After three hours of driving, Jude got out of the car and stretched.
開了三個小時的車後，Jude 下車伸展了一下身體。
intransitive: stretch (no direct object)
The yoga teacher asked everyone to stretch their arms above their heads.
瑜珈老師請大家將雙臂高舉過頭伸展。
transitive: stretch + body part
Rodrigo stood up from his desk and stretched his tired back.
Rodrigo 從辦公桌站起來，伸展了一下痠痛的背部。
Soraya yawned and stretched in bed before opening her eyes.
Soraya 睜開眼前在床上打了個呵欠、伸了個懶腰。
Lan stretched her legs for a few minutes before starting the morning run.
Lan 在晨跑前先伸展了幾分鐘腿部。
文法句型
stretch (intransitive — no object)
stretch + body part/yourself (transitive)
常見錯誤
3. to cover a large area of land, water, or space by continuing in a line from one
延伸
廣闊地分布或連綿
to cover a large area of land, water, or space by continuing in a line from one point to another
The white sand beach stretches for miles along the coast of the island.
白色的沙灘沿著島嶼海岸綿延數英里。
stretch + for + distance (measure)
A long line of cars stretched from the bridge all the way to the highway.
長長的車龍從橋上一路延伸到高速公路。
The mountain range stretches across three different countries.
這座山脈橫跨三個不同的國家。
The field of sunflowers stretched as far as David could see.
向日葵田一直延伸到 David 視野所及之處。
An old stone wall stretches from the village to the hilltop church.
一道古老的石牆從村莊延伸到山頂教堂。
- narrow
to become smaller in width; not a direct antonym but opposite in effect
文法句型
stretch + preposition (across/over/for/from...to...)
用法筆記
Commonly used with a measure phrase (for miles/kilometres) or a start-to-end structure (from X to Y). The subject is usually land, a road, a line, or another physical thing.
常見錯誤
4. to go further than what is normally allowed, expected, or possible, often puttin
超出限度
超過正常允許或可能的範圍
to go further than what is normally allowed, expected, or possible, often putting pressure on money, supplies, rules, or someone's ability to accept something
The company's budget is already stretched to its limit this year.
公司今年的預算已經被用到極限了。
passive: be stretched to its limit
Buying a new car right now would really stretch our finances.
現在買新車會讓我們的財務負擔過重。
stretch + finances/money/resources
The teacher stretched the rules a little to let the student go on the trip.
老師稍微放寬了規定，好讓那名學生能參加校外教學。
Ritu felt that her patience was being stretched by the long delay at the airport.
Ritu 覺得機場漫長的延誤一直在考驗她的耐心。
Calling that small hotel a five-star resort would be stretching the truth.
把那間小旅館稱為五星級度假村就太誇張了。
- strain
focuses on the difficulty or damage caused by going beyond limits
- overextend
specifically about stretching too far, especially with money or effort
- limit
to keep within a certain boundary; opposite in direction
文法句型
stretch + noun (budget/resources/patience/rules/truth)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice (something is stretched). The object is often an abstract noun: budget, resources, patience, rules, truth, meaning.
常見錯誤
5. in sports, to make an opponent run hard, move quickly, or use a lot of effort, s
消耗體力
在運動中迫使對手全力奔跑或應戰
in sports, to make an opponent run hard, move quickly, or use a lot of effort, so that they find it difficult to keep playing well
The tennis player stretched her opponent with a series of fast shots across the court.
那位網球選手用一連串快速落地球讓對手疲於奔命。
stretch + opponent + with + something
The basketball team stretched the defense by passing the ball quickly around the court.
籃球隊快速傳球拉開對方的防線。
Darius stretched the goalkeeper by sending the ball to the far corner of the goal.
Darius 把球踢向球門遠角，讓守門員撲得很吃力。
The runner stretched the leading group by increasing her speed in the final lap.
那位跑者在最後一圈加快速度，拉開了領先集團的距離。
文法句型
stretch + opponent/defense/goalkeeper
用法筆記
Restricted to sports commentary and discussion. The object is the opposing side or a specific player, never an object. Used both in team sports (basketball, football) and individual sports (tennis, running).
常見錯誤
6. to pull at the edges of a material or object so that its size increases in lengt
拉長
拉扯使布料或物體變長、變寬
to pull at the edges of a material or object so that its size increases in length or width, or for a material to grow in size when someone pulls it
The cotton T-shirt stretched out of shape after being washed in hot water.
這件棉質 T 恤用熱水洗過之後就變形拉長了。
intransitive: material stretches (happens by itself)
Rafael stretched the rubber band until it was almost twice its original size.
Rafael 把橡皮筋拉到幾乎是原來的兩倍長。
transitive: someone stretches something
The leather shoes stretched a little after Heloísa wore them for a few days.
Heloísa 穿這雙皮鞋幾天之後，鞋子稍微變鬆了一點。
The baker stretched the dough into a thin, round shape for the pizza base.
烘焙師傅把麵團桿成一張薄薄的圓形披薩餅皮。
Be careful not to stretch the wool sweater when you hang it up to dry.
晾曬羊毛衫的時候要小心，不要把它拉長了。
文法句型
stretch + object (material/object)
stretch (intransitive — of a material)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 7 (elastic recovery): sense 7 describes a material's property of returning to its original shape after being pulled, while this sense focuses on the act of pulling or the result of becoming longer, regardless of whether the material returns to its original shape.
常見錯誤
7. A material that stretches becomes longer or wider under force and recovers its e
有彈性
材質被拉長後可恢復原狀
A material that stretches becomes longer or wider under force and recovers its earlier form once the pull stops.
Yael pulled the elastic waistband of her shorts and watched it snap back into place.
Yael 拉了一下短褲的彈性腰帶，看著它彈回原位。
elastic recovery: pull → release → snap back
The rubber band sprang back to its original shape after Constanza released it.
Constanza 放開橡皮筋後，它彈回了原來的形狀。
intransitive: spring back after release
The rubber band snapped because it could not stretch any further.
橡皮筋斷掉了，因為它已經無法再拉得更長。
The elastic band on Ziad's face mask snapped back to its original size after each use.
Ziad 口罩上的彈性帶每次使用後都會彈回原來的尺寸。
A good pair of jeans should stretch slightly but still keep their original shape.
一條好的牛仔褲應該稍微有彈性，但仍能保持原本的形狀。
- shrink
becomes smaller, often from heat or moisture
文法句型
material + stretch(es) + (adverb/condition)
用法筆記
This sense describes an inherent property of a material — it does not refer to someone actively pulling something longer. Frequently appears with adverbs such as 'easily', 'slightly', or 'well'.
常見錯誤
8. If an event, activity, or period of time stretches, it continues for a very long
延續
事件或活動持續很長時間
If an event, activity, or period of time stretches, it continues for a very long duration, often longer than expected.
The meeting stretched for over three hours because nobody agreed on the budget.
會議延續了三個多小時，因為沒人同意預算方案。
stretch + for + [duration]
Construction work on the new bridge stretched across two full summers.
新橋的建造工程延續了整整兩個夏天。
stretch + across + [time period]
Roya's training sessions often stretch from early morning until late afternoon.
Roya 的訓練課程常常從清晨一直延續到傍晚。
The heatwave stretched well into October, breaking all local temperature records.
熱浪延續到十月中旬，打破了當地所有高溫紀錄。
If the debate stretches beyond midnight, the committee will resume tomorrow morning.
如果辯論延續到午夜之後，委員會將於明早繼續。
文法句型
event/period + stretch(es) + over/across + [time]
event + stretch(es) + from + [time] + to + [time]
用法筆記
Commonly used with prepositions like 'over', 'across', 'from...to', 'beyond', 'into', and 'for' to indicate the span or endpoint. Typically intransitive — the subject is the event or period itself.
常見錯誤
9. To deliberately make a process, task, or time period carry on for longer than it
拖延；拉長
刻意讓過程比原定時間更長
To deliberately make a process, task, or time period carry on for longer than it was originally meant to.
The students tried to stretch the discussion to avoid the upcoming quiz.
學生們試圖拖延討論，好躲避即將到來的小考。
stretch + [object] + to + [purpose]
Hannah stretched her lunch break by taking a long walk around the park.
Hannah 在公園散步很久來拉長她的午休時間。
stretch + [object] + by + [method]
Paul stretched the project timeline out so the team would not feel rushed.
Paul 把專案時程拉長，這樣團隊才不會感到壓力太大。
The director stretched the filming schedule by another two weeks to get better shots.
導演把拍攝日程拉長了兩週，以獲取更好的畫面。
Rather than ending the class early, the teacher stretched the lesson until the bell rang.
老師沒有提早下課，而是把課程延長到下課鐘響。
- shorten
make shorter in duration
文法句型
stretch + [object: process/task/period] + out/to + [time]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 8 (events that naturally last a long time), this sense always involves somebody actively deciding to make something last longer. Often used with 'out' as a phrasal verb (stretch out).
常見錯誤
10. When a job, task, or project stretches you, it demands more skill, knowledge, or
挑戰；發揮
工作充分運用某人的能力使其成長
When a job, task, or project stretches you, it demands more skill, knowledge, or effort than you normally use and helps you grow in the process.
The new role at the hospital really stretches Bao's medical knowledge and teamwork skills.
醫院的新職位充分挑戰了 Bao 的醫學知識和團隊合作能力。
[role] + stretch(es) + [person]'s + [skill]
Christopher enjoys projects that stretch his creativity beyond what he thought possible.
Christopher 喜歡那些能讓他的創意發揮到超乎想像的專案。
Teaching forty students stretched Adaeze in ways her training never prepared her for.
教四十名學生讓 Adaeze 在許多方面接受挑戰，這是她所受訓練未曾預料到的。
A good manager gives her team tasks that stretch them without causing too much stress.
好的主管會給團隊既能挑戰能力又不會壓力過大的任務。
Samir felt the marathon stretched his body and mind to their absolute limits.
Samir 覺得馬拉松將他的身心發揮到了極限。
文法句型
[task/job] + stretch(es) + [person]
用法筆記
Subject is typically an inanimate noun (a job, task, project, experience). The sense carries a positive connotation of growth through challenge, not merely difficulty.
11. To use the name of an existing, well-known brand for new products or services th
品牌延伸
將品牌名稱用於不同類別的產品
To use the name of an existing, well-known brand for new products or services that belong to a different category from the brand's original offering.
The car company stretched its brand into clothing and accessories for young drivers.
這家汽車公司將其品牌延伸到服飾和年輕駕駛周邊商品。
stretch + brand + into + [new category]
Critics argued the company stretched its reputation too far by selling low-quality kitchen tools.
評論家認為該公司販售低品質廚房用具，過度延伸了其品牌信譽。
A sports shoe brand stretched its name to a line of fitness drinks and bars.
一家運動鞋品牌將品牌名稱延伸到健身飲料和能量棒產品線。
Henrik questioned whether the fashion label could successfully stretch into home furniture.
Henrik 質疑這個時尚品牌能否成功延伸到家居傢俱領域。
A luxury hotel chain stretched its brand to budget rooms, surprising many loyal guests.
一家豪華飯店集團將品牌延伸到平價客房，讓許多忠實顧客驚訝。
- extend
more neutral and widely used in business; 'brand extension' is the standard term
- diversify into
refers to a company entering new markets rather than specifically using the same brand name
文法句型
stretch + [brand/name] + to/into + [new product area]
用法筆記
This sense is confined to business and marketing contexts. The object is always the brand name or company identity, and the outcome is often evaluated as risky or controversial.
stretch — 名詞
1. a long, uninterrupted section of land, water, or road that stretches in one dire
一片；一段
連綿不間斷的一片土地或水域
a long, uninterrupted section of land, water, or road that stretches in one direction with no breaks or major changes
The car broke down on a lonely stretch of highway between two small towns.
車子在兩個小鎮之間一段偏僻的公路上拋錨了。
a stretch of + highway — common collocation
A wide stretch of golden sand separates the ocean from the pine forest.
一大片金色的沙灘將海洋與松林分隔開來。
The river passes through a dangerous stretch of rapids before it reaches the valley.
河流在抵達山谷前會經過一段危險的急流區。
Wren cycled along a beautiful stretch of coast where the cliffs meet the sea.
Wren 沿著一段懸崖與大海相接的美麗海岸騎自行車。
This stretch of the desert gets no rain for months at a time.
這片沙漠好幾個月都不下一滴雨。
文法句型
a stretch of + [land/water/road/desert]
用法筆記
Always preceded by a determiner (a, the, this, that) and followed by 'of' plus a noun phrase describing the terrain or surface. Common objects: highway, road, beach, coast, river, desert, land, track.
常見錯誤
2. a straight part of a racing track, or one of the sections of a race or competiti
直道；賽段
賽道上的直線路段或比賽階段
a straight part of a racing track, or one of the sections of a race or competition, particularly the last or most critical part
The runners entered the final stretch with the crowd cheering loudly on both sides.
跑者們進入了最後直道，兩旁觀眾大聲歡呼。
the final stretch — most common form
The horses sped down the back stretch before rounding the last turn.
馬匹沿著後方直道飛奔而過，然後轉過最後一個彎。
the back stretch — racing terminology
Omar took the lead on the long stretch after the final curve of the track.
Omar 在最後一個彎道後的長直道上取得了領先。
The cycling race included a flat stretch where the riders could rest for a few minutes.
這項自行車賽包含一段平坦的路段，車手可以在那裡休息幾分鐘。
Camila pushed hard on the home stretch and crossed the finish line first.
Camila 在最後直道上奮力衝刺，率先通過終點線。
- straight
specifically the straight part of a race track; common in British English
- straightaway
mainly US English for a straight section of a track
文法句型
the + adj + stretch
stretch of a race/course
用法筆記
Most commonly used with 'the final stretch' or 'the home stretch'. Can also be used metaphorically to mean the last part of any process or project, not just races.
常見錯誤
3. the action of straightening your arms, legs, or body until the muscles feel gent
伸展動作
舒展四肢或身體的運動
the action of straightening your arms, legs, or body until the muscles feel gently pulled, done as a form of exercise or to relax tired or stiff muscles
The coach made the team do some light stretches before the training match began.
教練讓球隊在比賽開始前先做一些簡單的伸展動作。
do + stretches — common verb collocation
A few simple stretches in the morning help Feng feel less stiff at work.
早上做一些簡單的伸展動作能幫助 Feng 上班時身體不那麼僵硬。
The yoga class ended with five minutes of gentle stretching on the floor.
瑜珈課最後在地板上進行五分鐘的溫和伸展。
Pedro felt a pull in his leg during the stretch and decided to stop for the day.
Pedro 在伸展時感覺腿部有一陣拉扯，於是決定當天休息。
Always hold each stretch for at least twenty seconds without bouncing.
每個伸展動作至少維持二十秒，不要上下晃動。
- warm-up
broader; includes other exercises besides stretching
- flexibility exercise
more technical; used in fitness contexts
文法句型
do + stretches
have a stretch
stretch + exercise/movement
用法筆記
In countable form (a stretch, stretches) it refers to individual movements. In uncountable form (stretching) it refers to the activity in general. Often used with verbs like 'do', 'hold', 'perform'.
常見錯誤
4. in baseball, the way a pitcher stands when getting ready to throw, where the fro
投球預備姿勢
棒球投手的一種投球準備動作
in baseball, the way a pitcher stands when getting ready to throw, where the front foot is placed on the slab while both hands are brought together near the centre of the body; this position is mainly used when there are runners on the bases
With a runner on first base, the pitcher went into the stretch before throwing the ball.
一壘有人時，投手擺出投球預備姿勢後才將球投出。
go into the stretch — standard baseball phrase
The pitcher prefers to throw from the stretch even when no one is on base.
這位投手即使在壘上無人的時候也偏好以預備姿勢投球。
from the stretch — prepositional use
Noa learned the stretch as part of his training as a high school pitcher.
Noa 在高中擔任投手訓練時學會了投球預備姿勢。
The coach taught the young player how to balance properly in the stretch position.
教練教導年輕選手如何在預備姿勢下保持身體平衡。
- windup
the alternative pitching position where the pitcher starts with both hands above the head
文法句型
the stretch
go into the stretch
pitch from the stretch
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in baseball commentary and instruction. The stretch contrasts with the 'windup' — the other pitching style. Not used outside American baseball contexts.
常見錯誤
5. a situation where something goes further than what is usually allowed, expected,
超出限度
超出合理或通常範圍的情況
a situation where something goes further than what is usually allowed, expected, or reasonable — for example, bending rules, asking for more effort than normal, or making a claim that seems unlikely
Calling that small café a world-class restaurant is a bit of a stretch.
把那間小咖啡館稱為世界級餐廳就有點誇張了。
a bit of a stretch — common evaluative phrase
It is a stretch to say the company will double its profits in just one year.
要說這家公司一年內利潤翻倍，未免有些牽強。
it is a stretch to + verb — pattern for dubious claims
The hospital staff are working at full stretch because of the sudden rise in patients.
由於病患突然增加，醫院醫護人員正在全力運作。
By any stretch of the imagination, that old laptop is not worth five hundred dollars.
再怎麼想，那台舊筆電也不值五百美元。
The teacher's decision to let the student retake the exam was a stretch of the rules.
老師讓學生補考的決定，算是對規定的通融。
- exaggeration
focuses specifically on overstating facts rather than going beyond limits in general
- overextension
more formal; used when resources or effort are stretched beyond capacity
文法句型
a stretch
by any stretch
not by a long stretch
at full stretch
用法筆記
Often appears in fixed phrases: 'a stretch' (a doubtful claim), 'by any stretch' (in any possible way), 'at full stretch' (using maximum effort), 'a stretch of the + noun' (an extension beyond limits). Usually has a mildly negative tone — the thing being stretched is being pushed too far.
常見錯誤
6. the amount by which a material, piece of fabric, or object can become longer or
彈性；伸縮性
材質被拉扯時能延伸的程度
the amount by which a material, piece of fabric, or object can become longer or wider when you pull it, or the ability to return to its original size after being pulled
This denim has very little stretch, so you might want a size larger.
這件牛仔褲布料幾乎沒有彈性，你可能需要買大一號。
have + little/much stretch — describing material property
Yoga pants are popular because of their excellent stretch and comfortable fit.
瑜珈褲因為彈性極佳又穿著舒適而廣受歡迎。
The elastic band lost its stretch after being stretched too many times.
這條橡皮筋被拉太多次之後就失去彈性了。
Sahil tested the stretch of the climbing rope before trusting it with his weight.
Sahil 在相信攀岩繩能夠承受他的體重之前，先測試了繩子的伸縮性。
Choose a fabric with plenty of stretch if you want the dress to fit tightly.
如果你想要裙子穿起來貼身，就選彈性充足的布料。
- elasticity
more technical; describes the scientific property of returning to original shape
- give
informal; used especially for fabric that loosens slightly under pressure
- flexibility
broader; can also refer to bending rather than just lengthening
- stiffness
resistance to being pulled longer; opposite quality in a material
文法句型
have + stretch
stretch + of + material
give + stretch
用法筆記
Often modified by adjectives like 'good', 'excellent', 'little', 'no', 'plenty of'. Frequently used in shopping and clothing contexts when describing fabric properties.
常見錯誤
7. a period of time that continues without any breaks or pauses
一段時間
連續不斷的一段時間
a period of time that continues without any breaks or pauses
The office stayed open for a stretch of fourteen hours during the busy season.
旺季期間，辦公室連續開了十四個小時。
collocation: a stretch of + time period
After a long stretch of rainy days, the children finally played outside.
連續下了好多天的雨之後，孩子們終於到戶外玩耍了。
adjective before stretch: long stretch of
Darius worked a stretch of six nights in a row at the hospital.
Darius 在醫院連續值了六天夜班。
The factory ran at full speed for a stretch of three months.
這家工廠連續三個月全力運轉。
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' and a time expression, as in 'a stretch of ten years' or 'a long stretch of hot weather'.
常見錯誤
8. the amount of time someone must stay in prison as ordered by a court after being
刑期
在監獄服刑的一段時間
the amount of time someone must stay in prison as ordered by a court after being found guilty
The judge sentenced the thief to a two-year stretch in prison.
法官判那名竊賊在監獄服刑兩年。
number + stretch: a X-year stretch
After his stretch ended, Chidi struggled to find a job.
服刑結束後，Chidi 很難找到工作。
Rin served a stretch of five years for a crime she did not commit.
Rin 為一樁自己沒犯的罪坐了五年牢。
Hari's older brother did a four-year stretch for stealing cars.
Hari 的哥哥因為偷車坐了四年牢。
用法筆記
Common in informal British and American English. The verbs 'do', 'serve', or 'face' are frequently used with this sense.
常見錯誤
9. used in the phrase 'at a stretch' to mean without stopping or pausing, often wit
連續地
一口氣不停地做某事
used in the phrase 'at a stretch' to mean without stopping or pausing, often with a number or a period of time
The nurses worked twelve hours at a stretch during the health crisis.
醫療危機期間，護理師一口氣連續工作了十二個小時。
fixed phrase: hours/period + at a stretch
Andrew can read for three hours at a stretch without looking up.
Andrew 可以一口氣連續看三個小時的書而不抬頭。
The car drove for eight hours at a stretch across the desert.
那輛車一口氣開了八個小時穿越沙漠。
Renata practiced the piano for two hours at a stretch every evening.
Renata 每天傍晚都一口氣練兩個小時的鋼琴。
- continuously
more formal; 'continuously' can be used in any position in a sentence
- non-stop
informal; 'non-stop' is an adjective or adverb, more common in everyday speech
用法筆記
This sense occurs only in the fixed phrase 'at a stretch'. It cannot be used alone (e.g. ❌ 'a stretch of working'). Distinguish from sense 7 (CONTINUOUS TIME), which is a standalone noun.
常見錯誤
10. a job or duty that pushes a person to work harder than normal, testing skills th
重擔；挑戰
超出原本能力的困難任務
a job or duty that pushes a person to work harder than normal, testing skills they do not often use
Managing a whole branch was a real stretch for Yael, who had only led small teams.
對向來只帶領過小型團隊的 Yael 來說，管理整個分公司是一大挑戰。
pattern: be a stretch for someone
Teaching advanced physics to beginners proved to be a stretch for the young teacher.
對那位年輕老師而言，教初學者進階物理是一項重擔。
proved to be a stretch
Playing the lead role was a stretch for Iker, who usually played minor parts.
對平常只演配角的 Iker 來說，飾演主角是一個挑戰。
The company offered Allison the position even though it was a stretch for her skills.
那家公司給了 Allison 這個職位，儘管對她的能力來說是一項考驗。
用法筆記
Often used in the phrase 'be a stretch (for someone)'. The person is usually being asked to do something harder than what they normally do, not something they cannot do at all.
常見錯誤
stretch — 形容詞
1. made of a material that can be pulled to become longer or wider and then returns
彈性的；伸縮
布料等可拉伸且恢復原狀的
made of a material that can be pulled to become longer or wider and then returns to its original shape.
Owen bought a pair of stretch jeans that fit him perfectly.
Owen 買了一條彈性牛仔褲，穿起來非常合身。
attributive use: stretch + clothing noun
The fabric of these yoga trousers is very stretchy, so you can move freely.
這款瑜珈褲的布料很有彈性，方便你自由活動。
predicative use: be + stretch
Gabriel prefers stretch cotton shirts because they are comfortable for long flights.
Gabriel 喜歡彈性純棉襯衫，因為長途飛行時穿起來很舒適。
A stretch bandage wrapped firmly around Anong's ankle helped reduce the swelling.
一條彈性繃帶緊緊地纏在 Anong 的腳踝上，幫助消腫。
The swimsuit is made from a stretch nylon blend that dries very quickly.
這件泳衣採用彈性尼龍混紡材質，乾得很快。
文法句型
a stretch + noun
be stretchy
用法筆記
Often used to describe clothing or fabrics that are designed to fit closely or move with the body. The attributive form (a stretch fabric) is more common than the predicative form (this fabric is stretchy).
常見錯誤
2. describing a vehicle, especially a car or limousine, that has been lengthened to
加長型的
車身比標準型更長的
describing a vehicle, especially a car or limousine, that has been lengthened to provide more passenger space than a standard model.
The wedding party arrived in a white stretch limousine with twelve seats.
婚禮一行人乘坐一輛白色加長型禮車抵達，車內有十二個座位。
stretch limousine — most common collocation
Felipe rented a stretch SUV to take the whole family to the airport.
Felipe 租了一輛加長型休旅車，載全家人去機場。
A stretch Hummer drove slowly down the main street during the parade.
一輛加長型悍馬在大遊行期間緩緩駛過主要街道。
Élise could not find a parking space long enough for her stretch sedan.
Élise 找不到夠長的停車位來停放她的加長型轎車。
- extended
more general; can describe many types of things, not just vehicles
- lengthened
more technical; emphasizes the physical modification
- standard-size
regular unmodified length
文法句型
stretch + noun (vehicle type)
用法筆記
This sense is used almost exclusively attributively — you would say 'a stretch limousine', not 'the limousine is stretch'. The noun that follows is always a type of vehicle.