stretched
/stretʃ/ (bre, ipa) · [strˈɛtʃt] /stretʃ/ (ame, ipa) · [strˈɛtʃt] /ˈstrech How to pronounce stretch (audio)/ (ame, mw)
stretched — 動詞
- stretchedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- stretcheds3rd person singular
- stretcheding-ing form
- stretchededpast simple
1. to push a part of your body in a specific direction so it reaches something — fo
伸出；伸向
把手腳伸到特定方向以碰觸目標
to push a part of your body in a specific direction so it reaches something — for example, pushing your hand toward a book on a high shelf, or pushing your leg under a table to touch a friend.
Haruto stretched his arm across the table to grab the salt shaker.
Haruto 把手臂伸過桌面，去拿鹽罐。
stretch + body part + across/toward target
Talia stretched her foot under the desk and gently tapped her cousin's ankle.
Talia 把腳伸到桌底下，輕輕碰了一下表妹的腳踝。
The toddler stretched a small hand up to the doorknob but could not reach.
那個小孩把小手伸向門把，但搆不到。
Ife stretched two fingers into the jar and pulled out the last cookie.
Ife 把兩根手指伸進罐子裡，挑出了最後一塊餅乾。
From his hospital bed, Diego stretched a hand toward his mother and smiled weakly.
Diego 從病床上伸手向母親，虛弱地笑了笑。
- pull back
withdraw a body part from the target
文法句型
stretch + object + direction (toward / across / over)
用法筆記
Object is almost always a body part (hand, arm, leg, fingers). Distinguish from sense 2 (stretching to exercise the whole body) — here the focus is on reaching a target, not loosening muscles.
常見錯誤
2. to make your arms, legs, or back as long as you can, usually so the muscles feel
伸展；舒展
把身體拉直以放鬆肌肉
to make your arms, legs, or back as long as you can, usually so the muscles feel loose after sitting or sleeping in one position.
Beatrix yawned and stretched her arms above her head when she woke up.
Beatrix 一覺醒來打個哈欠，把雙臂往頭上伸展。
morning routine — most common scenario
The runners stretched their legs against the wall before the morning race.
那群跑者賽前對著牆面伸展腿部。
pre-exercise warm-up collocation
Élise stood up from her desk, stretched, and walked to the office kitchen.
Élise 從辦公桌前起身、伸展身體，然後走向公司茶水間。
After the long flight, Nikhil stretched his back slowly in the airport corridor.
下了長途班機，Nikhil 在機場走廊慢慢伸展背部。
The cat stretched its front paws and then curled up in the sunlight.
那隻貓伸展前爪，接著在陽光下蜷起身子。
- stiffen
muscles becoming tight rather than loose
文法句型
stretch (intransitive)
stretch + body part
stretch oneself
用法筆記
Frequently used after sitting still, sleeping, or before sport. Can be intransitive (just 'stretch') or take a body part as object. Distinguish from sense 1: here the body movement is the goal itself, not reaching a target.
常見錯誤
3. (of a place, view, or surface) to fill a large amount of space, often more than
綿延；延伸
地景或路面佔據一大片空間
(of a place, view, or surface) to fill a large amount of space, often more than you expect, when seen from one point.
The desert stretches for hundreds of kilometres beyond the small town of Christopher.
沙漠從 Christopher 那個小鎮往外綿延數百公里。
stretch + for + distance — most common pattern
Green tea fields stretch from the village edge all the way to the mountains.
綠色茶園從村口一路延伸到山邊。
stretch + from X to Y
A long line of cars stretched across the bridge during the morning rush.
早上尖峰時段，一長排車子綿延橫越整座大橋。
From the hotel balcony, the white beach stretched as far as Yara could see.
從旅館陽台望出去，白色沙灘綿延到 Yara 視線盡頭。
The market street stretched all the way down to the harbour, full of stalls.
整條市集街一路延伸到港口，兩旁滿是攤位。
文法句型
stretch + for + distance
stretch + from X to Y
stretch + across/along/beyond
用法筆記
Subject is typically a landscape, road, line, or surface. Always intransitive in this sense; the distance or endpoints follow a preposition.
常見錯誤
4. to push the normal limit of something — for example, treating a small truth as a
牽強推及
把抽象的界線推到不合常理的地步
to push the normal limit of something — for example, treating a small truth as a big one, or making an idea cover more than it really should.
Mayumi was stretching the truth when she said she had read the whole report.
Mayumi 說自己讀完整份報告，這話算是勉強誇大。
stretch the truth — fixed collocation
Calling Takeshi's two-minute drum solo a symphony really stretches the definition of the word.
把 Takeshi 那兩分鐘的鼓獨奏說成交響樂，真的把這個詞的定義拉得太遠了。
stretch the definition — common pattern
Rafael stretched his weekly budget to cover the unexpected dental bill.
Rafael 把每週預算勉強撐開，才付得起這筆突然的牙醫費。
Mr. Reyes stretched the meaning of the rental contract to charge his tenant an extra deposit.
Reyes 先生把租約的意思扯得很寬，藉此向房客多收一筆押金。
Asking three new questions in two minutes stretched the panel's patience.
兩分鐘內連問三個新問題，把評審席的耐心逼到極限。
- exaggerate
stronger; only fits the truth-stretching meaning
- strain
more formal; common for patience or resources
- stay within
respect the existing limit
文法句型
stretch + abstract noun (truth, definition, budget, patience)
用法筆記
Object is usually an abstract noun: truth, definition, meaning, point, budget, patience, credulity. Often carries a mildly critical tone — the speaker thinks the limit is being pushed unfairly.
常見錯誤
5. in sport, to make an opponent run far or play hard, so they have to use all thei
緊逼；纏鬥
在比賽中逼對手用盡實力
in sport, to make an opponent run far or play hard, so they have to use all their skill and energy to keep up.
The young tennis player stretched the world champion in a five-set final on Sunday.
那位年輕網球選手週日在五盤決賽中緊咬世界冠軍。
stretch + opponent in a specific match — typical pattern
Lisa's quick backhand stretched her older sister across both sides of the court.
Lisa 的快速反手拍把姊姊逼到球場兩側來回奔跑。
The visiting team stretched the league leaders for ninety minutes before losing one-nil.
客隊把聯賽龍頭緊咬九十分鐘，最後才以零比一輸球。
Tamás stretched his opponent with deep shots into the corners of the court.
Tamás 用深球把對手逼到球場角落，迫使對方滿場跑動。
文法句型
stretch + opponent (in a match)
用法筆記
Almost always in sports commentary or reports. The subject is the weaker or smaller side; the object is the favourite or champion. Distinguish from sense 4: here the object is a person, not a concept.
常見錯誤
6. to pull a flexible material at both ends so its length grows — or, of the materi
拉長；扯開
把材料兩端拉開使其變長或變寬
to pull a flexible material at both ends so its length grows — or, of the material itself, to grow in length or width when something pulls on it.
Kasia stretched the elastic band between her two thumbs to test its strength.
Kasia 用兩個拇指撐開橡皮筋，測試它的強度。
stretch + material + between/across
The thin pizza dough stretched easily when Olivia rolled it on the wooden board.
Olivia 在木板上揉麵時，薄薄的披薩皮很容易就被拉開。
intransitive — material as subject
Jabari stretched the wet leather across the drum frame and tied it tight.
Jabari 把濕皮繃在鼓框上，再緊緊綁好。
The old wool sweater had stretched out of shape after two cold washes.
那件舊羊毛衣經過兩次冷水洗，已經被拉得變形。
Kabir stretched the rubber strip between two nails to make a simple guitar string.
Kabir 把橡膠條繃在兩根釘子之間，做成一條簡易的吉他弦。
- shrink
become smaller, opposite result
文法句型
stretch + object (material)
stretch (intransitive — material as subject)
用法筆記
Both transitive (a person pulls the material) and intransitive (the material itself becomes longer) are common. Common objects: rubber, elastic, dough, leather, fabric, wire. Distinguish from sense 7 (which focuses on the material's elastic ability, not the act).
常見錯誤
7. (of a fabric or other material) to have the property that pulling it makes it gr
有彈性
材料被拉開後能再恢復原狀
(of a fabric or other material) to have the property that pulling it makes it grow in length, after which it springs back to roughly its starting shape.
Yoga trousers stretch well, so Eliska wears them on long evening runs.
瑜伽褲很有彈性，所以 Eliska 都穿著去跑長距離的夜跑。
material property — generic present tense
Ritu discovered that the cheap rubber bands at the corner shop stretch only a little before breaking.
Ritu 發現巷口那家店的便宜橡皮筋只能拉開一點點就會斷掉。
The shop sells cotton T-shirts that stretch a little but keep their shape after washing.
這家店賣的棉質 T 恤穿起來會稍微伸縮，但洗完仍然合身。
Quan's swimming costume stretched comfortably as he dived into the cold lake.
Quan 跳進冷湖時，他的泳衣舒服地伸縮自如。
- give
informal; mostly used for fabric
- be elastic
formal; technical equivalent
- be rigid
cannot bend or change shape
文法句型
material + stretches (general property)
用法筆記
Always intransitive: the material is the subject. Often paired with descriptions of how much (a lot, a little, well) or what happens after. Distinguish from sense 6: this is about the material's ability, not a specific act of pulling.
常見錯誤
8. (of an event, story, or memory) to cover many years or generations, often reachi
綿延至；橫跨
事件或記憶跨越很長一段時間
(of an event, story, or memory) to cover many years or generations, often reaching further into the past or the future than someone expects.
Tara's family history stretches back to a small village in the seventeenth century.
Tara 的家族史可以追溯到十七世紀的一個小村莊。
stretch back to + historical date — typical pattern
The Okafor family's court case stretched over three long years of weekly hearings.
Okafor 一家的官司每週開庭，前後綿延了三年。
Construction work on the new metro line stretched well into the rainy season.
新地鐵線的工程一直延伸到雨季中段。
Sari's friendship with Jenna stretches back to their first day at primary school.
Sari 和 Jenna 的友情，可以追溯到小學第一天上學。
文法句型
stretch + back/forward + to + time
stretch + over + period
stretch + into + period
用法筆記
Subject is an event, period, history, or memory. Often pairs with 'back to' (past) or 'into / over' (forward or duration). Distinguish from sense 3, where the subject is a place rather than a period.
常見錯誤
9. to make a job, plan, or activity last longer than was first decided, often to sp
拖長；延長
刻意讓任務或計畫持續更久
to make a job, plan, or activity last longer than was first decided, often to spread effort or save money.
Emily stretched her holiday photos into a six-week blog series for her readers.
Emily 把度假照片整理成連載六週的部落格系列，分享給讀者。
stretch + content + into + extended duration
Femi stretched the painting work over two weekends so the family could keep using the kitchen.
Femi 把粉刷工作分攤到兩個週末，讓家人還能照常使用廚房。
By cooking smaller portions, Asher stretched one chicken into four family dinners.
靠著煮小份量料理，Asher 把一隻雞拉長成全家四餐。
The director stretched the short story into a two-hour film with extra subplots.
那位導演加上不少支線情節，把短篇小說延長成兩小時的電影。
- cut short
end something earlier than planned
文法句型
stretch + activity/project + over + time
用法筆記
Subject is a person who decides; object is the activity, project, or resource being extended. Often expresses a planning or budgeting choice. Distinguish from sense 8 (the period itself extends without a deciding person).
常見錯誤
10. (of a job, task, or course) to push someone to use more skill or experience than
磨練；鍛鍊
工作或課程逼人學會新本領
(of a job, task, or course) to push someone to use more skill or experience than they normally do, so they learn new things.
The new design project really stretched Kian and taught him three new software tools.
這個新設計案真的鍛鍊了 Kian，讓他學會三種新軟體工具。
stretch + person + and teach/develop — typical pattern
The graduate course was difficult, but it stretched Nila in ways no job had before.
那門研究所課程很難，但在以前的工作都沒磨練過 Nila 的部分。
Teaching a mixed-age class every morning stretched Constanza in her first year.
在第一年，每天早上教一個混齡班，磨練了 Constanza 的教學能力。
The exchange programme stretched Hannah, who had never lived outside her hometown.
這次交換計畫真的鍛鍊了 Hannah，她以前從沒離開過自己的家鄉。
- bore
fail to challenge at all
文法句型
stretch + person (as object)
用法筆記
Subject is an activity, course, or experience; object is a person. Implies a positive challenge, not a punishment. Distinguish from sense 5 (sport opponent context only).
常見錯誤
11. in marketing, to attach a well-known brand name to a fresh category of goods tha
品牌延伸
把品牌名用到不相關的新產品
in marketing, to attach a well-known brand name to a fresh category of goods that does not obviously match the brand's original area.
The luxury watchmaker stretched its name into a line of leather travel bags.
那家精品錶廠把品牌名延伸到一系列皮革旅行袋。
stretch + brand + into + new category — marketing pattern
Marketing experts in Seoul warned that stretching the children's cereal brand to coffee drinks would confuse buyers.
首爾的行銷專家提醒，把這個兒童麥片品牌延伸到咖啡飲品會讓消費者混淆。
The Italian car company stretched its brand to electric scooters at the Milan motor show last summer.
那家義大利汽車公司去年夏天在米蘭車展把品牌延伸到電動滑板車。
Heloísa argued that stretching the family bakery's name to frozen pizzas would damage its image.
Heloísa 主張把家族麵包店品牌延伸到冷凍披薩會傷害形象。
- narrow the brand
focus on the original product only
文法句型
stretch + brand name + to/into + new product
用法筆記
Subject is a company; object is a brand name. Common in business and marketing writing, rare in everyday speech. Usually paired with 'into' or 'to' plus the new product type.
常見錯誤
stretched — 名詞
1. a long unbroken area of ground or water that you can see from one point — for ex
一段；一片
一片可以一眼看盡的長條地形
a long unbroken area of ground or water that you can see from one point — for example, a long beach, road, or river surface.
Lukas walked along a beautiful stretch of sandy beach at sunrise.
Lukas 在日出時沿著一段美麗的沙灘漫步。
a stretch of + landscape — most common pattern
A quiet stretch of the river runs past the old paper mill near Ingrid's house.
Ingrid 家附近，有一段安靜的河流從舊造紙廠旁流過。
The most dangerous stretch of road in the province lies between the two mountain tunnels.
省內最危險的一段道路，位在兩個山洞之間。
Meera and her family bought a small house on a green stretch of farmland.
Meera 和家人在一片綠色的農地上買下一間小屋。
- spot
single small point rather than a long area
文法句型
a stretch + of + landscape noun
用法筆記
Almost always 'a stretch of [noun]'. Subject is usually a landscape, road, or water feature. Distinguish from sense 6 (period of time) — here it is physical space.
常見錯誤
2. a named section on a racing track — particularly the long straight stretch near
最後直線段
賽道或長期任務的最後一段
a named section on a racing track — particularly the long straight stretch near the finish line — or, by extension, the closing hard phase of any long task.
Rachel pulled ahead on the final stretch and crossed the line first.
Rachel 在最後直線超前，率先衝過終點。
the final stretch — fixed phrase
The horses were already tired by the time they reached the home stretch.
那群馬抵達終點直線時已經筋疲力盡。
the home stretch — racing term
Kwame fell on the back stretch and finished the race with a bandaged knee.
Kwame 在後段直線跌倒，膝蓋包著繃帶跑完比賽。
With one chapter left, Harper was on the final stretch of writing her novel.
只剩最後一章，Harper 正進入小說寫作的衝刺階段。
- starting line
the beginning, not the end
文法句型
the final/home/back + stretch
用法筆記
Common with 'final', 'home', or 'back' as a modifier. Originally from horse racing; now common figurative use for the last difficult phase of any long activity.
常見錯誤
3. a movement where you make your arms, legs, or back as long as you can, usually t
伸展動作
用來放鬆肌肉的拉伸動作
a movement where you make your arms, legs, or back as long as you can, usually to feel less tight after sitting or sleeping.
Paloma got out of bed, had a long stretch, and walked to the kitchen.
Paloma 起床後做了長長的伸展，然後走進廚房。
have a stretch — fixed informal pattern
The fitness teacher showed the class three easy stretches for the lower back.
健身老師教了全班三個簡單的下背伸展動作。
countable plural — exercise routine
After two hours at the computer, Dewi stood up and did a quick stretch.
在電腦前坐了兩小時後，Dewi 站起來做了一個快速伸展。
Amihan ended every yoga class with a gentle stretch of the neck and shoulders.
Amihan 每堂瑜伽課結束時，都會做一個輕柔的頸肩伸展。
- stretching exercise
more formal; common in fitness writing
- limber-up
informal; pre-sport context
文法句型
have/do/give + a + stretch
用法筆記
Often paired with verbs 'have' (UK informal), 'do', or 'give'. Distinguish from sense 5: this is the act, not the elastic ability.
常見錯誤
4. the fact of pushing an idea, claim, or rule past its normal limit — often used i
牽強；勉強
把說法或情境推到不合常理的程度
the fact of pushing an idea, claim, or rule past its normal limit — often used in fixed phrases to say something is hard to believe.
Calling a hot dog a sandwich is a stretch, but some food experts argue for it.
說熱狗是三明治算是有點牽強，但有些食物專家就是這樣主張。
it's a stretch — common informal phrase
By no stretch of the imagination is Benjamin the fastest runner on the team.
怎麼想都很難認為 Benjamin 是隊上跑最快的人。
by no stretch of the imagination — fixed phrase
At a stretch, Maeve's small Lisbon flat could sleep five guests on the living-room floor.
勉強來說，Maeve 那間里斯本的小公寓客廳地板可以睡下五位客人。
Theo's claim that he'd met the president was a stretch, and nobody believed him.
Theo 說他見過總統，這話太牽強了，沒人相信他。
- exaggeration
stronger; usually unfair
- leap
informal; a big jump in logic
- a sure thing
clearly true rather than doubtful
文法句型
it's a stretch
by no stretch of the imagination
at a stretch
用法筆記
Most common in fixed phrases: 'it's a stretch', 'by no stretch of the imagination', 'at a stretch'. Distinguish from sense 5: this is about pushing limits, not material elasticity.
常見錯誤
5. the ability of a material to become longer or wider when you pull it, before it
彈性
材料被拉開後能恢復的程度
the ability of a material to become longer or wider when you pull it, before it tears or stays out of shape.
There is good stretch in the new sports fabric Maeve bought last week.
Maeve 上週買的新運動布料彈性很好。
stretch in + material — typical pattern
The old waistband has very little stretch left after twenty years of washing.
這條老腰帶洗了二十年後，已經幾乎沒有彈性了。
Asher noticed the rubber tube had lost most of its stretch in the heat.
Asher 注意到那條橡膠管在高溫下失去了大部分彈性。
The cotton T-shirts on the market stall had less stretch than the elastane sportswear next door.
市集攤位上的棉質 T 恤，彈性比隔壁那家的彈性纖維運動服還小。
- elasticity
more formal; technical equivalent
- give
informal; specifically for fabric
- stiffness
inability to stretch
文法句型
good/much/little + stretch + in/of + material
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — never 'a stretch'. Common with quantity words: 'good', 'plenty of', 'very little', 'no'. Distinguish from sense 3 (the exercise act) and sense 4 (pushing abstract limits).
常見錯誤
6. an unbroken run of hours, days, or years during which an activity, mood, or stat
一段時間
中間沒有中斷的連續時段
an unbroken run of hours, days, or years during which an activity, mood, or state keeps going — for example, eight working hours in a row.
Yara worked at the factory for a long stretch of eight hours without a break.
Yara 在工廠連續工作了八小時沒有休息。
a stretch of + time — main pattern
After a quiet stretch of three weeks, the phone started ringing every hour again.
經過安靜的三週後，電話又開始每小時響個不停。
Ife and Jenna went on a road trip for a long stretch through the southern states.
Ife 和 Jenna 一路往南公路旅行，跑了很長一段時間。
The hospital recorded its longest quiet stretch in five years last winter.
去年冬天，這家醫院寫下五年來最安靜的一段時期。
- break
interruption rather than continuous run
文法句型
a stretch + of + time period
for + a + stretch
用法筆記
Countable; almost always 'a stretch of [time]' or 'a quiet/long/busy stretch'. Distinguish from sense 1 (physical space) — context tells you whether time or place is meant.
常見錯誤
7. an informal noun for how long someone stays locked up after being convicted of a
服刑期；坐牢
犯罪後在監獄度過的一段時間
an informal noun for how long someone stays locked up after being convicted of a crime.
Cyrus did a five-year stretch for tax fraud before turning his life around.
Cyrus 因為逃稅服刑五年，後來重新開始人生。
do a stretch — fixed informal phrase
After a long stretch in prison, the writer published a powerful memoir about his time inside.
那位作家服了長期徒刑後，寫出一本動人的獄中回憶錄。
Hyun's older brother was facing a six-month stretch unless his lawyer found new evidence.
Hyun 的哥哥可能要坐六個月的牢，除非律師找到新證據。
Justin warned his cousin that another arrest could mean a long stretch behind bars.
Justin 提醒表弟，再被逮一次可能要在牢裡待上很長一段時間。
- release
the end of the prison time
文法句型
a stretch + (in jail/prison)
do + a stretch
用法筆記
Informal register — common in journalism and crime fiction, not formal legal writing. Often paired with 'do', 'serve', or 'face'. Distinguish from sense 6 (any time period) by the criminal-justice context.
常見錯誤
8. in the fixed phrase 'at a stretch', meaning that something continues without any
一口氣地
在固定片語中表示不間斷地持續
in the fixed phrase 'at a stretch', meaning that something continues without any breaks for a stated time.
Olivia can drive for six hours at a stretch without getting tired.
Olivia 可以一口氣開六小時的車而不累。
for + duration + at a stretch — fixed pattern
The baby slept for four hours at a stretch for the first time last night.
那個寶寶昨晚第一次一口氣睡了四個小時。
Nkechi can read history books for an entire afternoon at a stretch.
Nkechi 可以一個下午連續讀完歷史書。
Few young pianists at the Warsaw academy can practise hard for three hours at a stretch.
很少有鋼琴家能一口氣認真練三個小時。
- with breaks
interrupted rather than continuous
文法句型
for + duration + at a stretch
用法筆記
Always in the fixed phrase 'at a stretch' (or 'in one stretch'). Distinguish from sense 4's 'at a stretch' (barely possible) by surrounding cues: here a duration of activity, there a borderline claim.
常見錯誤
9. a piece of work — whether a role, project, or assignment — that feels hard becau
跨界挑戰
與平常做的事差距很大的任務
a piece of work — whether a role, project, or assignment — that feels hard because it sits well outside someone's usual area of experience.
Playing the villain was a real stretch for Yasmin after years of comedy roles.
演了多年喜劇角色後，演反派對 Yasmin 來說是真正的挑戰。
a stretch for + person — typical pattern
Leading the morning meeting will be a stretch for Indra, who is new to the team.
對剛加入團隊的 Indra 而言，主持晨會會是不小的挑戰。
Ms. Park warned her history class that the joint science project would be a stretch but worth trying.
那位歷史老師說這個科學專題是個挑戰，但值得一試。
Speaking in Mandarin during the trip was a stretch for Antonia, but she enjoyed every conversation.
旅途中全程用普通話溝通對 Antonia 是不小的挑戰，但她享受每一次對話。
- easy fit
natural and familiar role
文法句型
a + stretch + (for someone)
用法筆記
Singular and countable. Implies a positive or neutral challenge, not failure. Distinguish from sense 4 (pushing claims) — sense 9 is always about a task or role for a person.
常見錯誤
stretched — 形容詞
- stretchedpositive
- stretchedercomparative
- stretchedestsuperlative
1. (of a fabric or other material) made so that it becomes longer or wider easily w
彈性的
布料被拉開後容易恢復原狀
(of a fabric or other material) made so that it becomes longer or wider easily when pulled, then goes back to shape.
Lotte bought a pair of stretched cotton trousers that were comfortable for her long flight.
Lotte 買了一條彈性棉長褲，長途班機穿起來很舒服。
stretched + clothing — attributive use
The runner's stretched fabric top kept its shape after twenty washes.
那位跑者的伸縮布上衣，洗了二十次仍然保持版型。
The stretched leather gloves on Femi's hands fit more closely than the stiff pair he wore last year.
彈性皮手套比僵硬的手套更貼合手部。
Xiu chose a stretched denim skirt for the long bus journey to her grandmother's village.
Xiu 選了一條彈性丹寧裙，去外婆村莊那段長途公車剛好合適。
- rigid
cannot bend or change shape
文法句型
stretched + material noun
用法筆記
Attributive only — comes before the noun. Often used in clothing or fitness gear descriptions. Distinguish from sense 2 (longer than standard size).
常見錯誤
2. made longer, wider, or larger than the standard model or shape — for example, a
加長型的
比標準款更長或更寬的版本
made longer, wider, or larger than the standard model or shape — for example, a long version of a car or a wide version of a screen image.
A stretched white limousine drove slowly past the wedding hotel where Eleni was staying.
一輛加長型白色禮車從 Eleni 入住的婚禮飯店前緩緩駛過。
stretched limousine — most common collocation
The old cinema in Kraków showed the film in a stretched widescreen format that distorted the actors' faces.
那家戲院以加寬寬螢幕格式播放這部電影。
Sade rented a stretched van so the whole orchestra could travel together.
Sade 租了一輛加長型廂型車，讓整個樂團可以一起搭乘。
The new phone has a stretched display that fills the front almost to the edges.
這款新手機有一塊拉長型螢幕，幾乎填滿整個正面到邊緣。
- standard-sized
the normal version
文法句型
stretched + vehicle/format noun
用法筆記
Always attributive (before the noun). Common with vehicles (limousine, van), screens, and design layouts. Distinguish from sense 1: that one is about elasticity; this one is about a non-standard, larger size.