Extent Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

extent

noun

快速理解

What does "Extent" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Extent"?

指某事物的範圍、程度或大小。

  1. 1

    範圍

    EN: the area or length that something covers

    翻譯: 某物所覆蓋的區域或長度

  2. 2

    程度

    EN: the degree or amount to which something happens or is true

    翻譯: 某事發生或為真的程度或數量

  3. 3

    大小/規模

    EN: the size or scale of something

    翻譯: 某物的大小或規模

小提醒:注意常用搭配 "to some/a certain/a large extent",表示「在某種/一定/很大程度上」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Extent" in English

How to pronounce "Extent" in English?"Extent" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Extent" from YouTube Videos

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I feel like to a certain extent that's true, but it's just like the pervasiveness of social media and also the polarization of everything that we're seeing, that's just severely concerning to me.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Extent"?How does "Extent" change by context?

1. the area covered by something; the size or scale of something

範圍;大小;規模

We need to assess the full extent of the damage.

我們需要評估損害的完整範圍。

The park is huge, covering an extent of over 500 acres.

這座公園非常大,佔地超過500英畝。

2. the degree to which something happens or is true

程度

I was surprised by the extent of his knowledge on the subject.

我對他對這個主題的了解程度感到驚訝。

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

你在多大程度上同意這個說法?

3. the limits or boundaries of something

界限;限度

The police have expanded the extent of their search.

警方已經擴大了搜索的範圍界限。

His authority does not extend beyond the extent of this department.

他的權力不超出這個部門的界限。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Extent"?How to make natural sentences with "Extent"?
PatternMeaningExample
to a certain extent在某種程度上I agree with you to a certain extent. (在某種程度上我同意你的看法。)
to a large/great extent在很大程度上The success of the project depends to a large extent on funding. (這個專案的成功在很大程度上取決於資金。)
to some extent在某種程度上;有幾分The problem has been solved to some extent. (這個問題在某種程度上已經解決了。)
to the full extent完全地;充分地We will enforce the law to the full extent. (我們將充分執法。)
to the extent of + noun/gerund達到…的程度He went to the extent of selling his car to pay for the trip. (他甚至賣掉他的車來支付旅費。)
to the extent that + clause到…的程度;以至於The damage was severe to the extent that the building had to be demolished. (損壞非常嚴重,以至於這棟建築必須拆除。)
the full extent of + noun…的全部範圍/程度We don't yet know the full extent of the damage. (我們還不知道損壞的全部程度。)
within the extent of + noun在…的範圍內Please keep your questions within the extent of today's topic. (請將你的問題控制在今天主題的範圍內。)

用法說明

How is "Extent" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Extent"?

to the extent that vs to the extent of

  • to the extent that 後面接一個完整的子句,用來引導一個結果或程度,意思是「到...的程度以至於...」。
  • to the extent of 後面接名詞或動名詞 (V-ing),用來具體說明達到了何種行為或狀態的程度,意思是「達到...的程度」。
  • 兩者都表示程度,但連接的詞性不同,一個接子句,一個接名詞性短語。 EN: He was cooperative to the extent that he shared all his research data. 翻譯: 他非常合作,甚至分享了他所有的研究資料。

EN:His dedication went to the extent of working through the night.

翻譯:他的奉獻精神達到了熬夜工作的程度。

總結建議

在表達「到某種程度」時,根據後面要接的是完整句子還是名詞/動名詞,來選擇使用 to the extent thatto the extent of

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Extent" and similar words?How to choose "Extent" vs alternatives?

extent vs degree

「extent」強調範圍、面積或規模的廣度,常與空間或抽象概念的「大小」有關;「degree」則強調程度、等級或強度,常與質量、溫度或比較級有關。

extent vs scope

「extent」側重於某事物已達到的範圍、大小或限度;「scope」則側重於某活動、主題或能力的潛在範圍、領域或適用性。

extent vs range

「extent」強調單一維度上的廣度或整體規模;「range」則強調從最低到最高點之間的變化幅度、系列或種類的多樣性。

口語用法

How is "Extent" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Extent"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或確認他人提到的範圍或程度。 EN: So, to what extent do you agree with the plan? 翻譯: 所以,你同意這個計畫到什麼程度?

EN:I understand the extent of the problem now.

翻譯:我現在明白問題的嚴重程度了。

語氣強調

與「the full extent」、「the true extent」等片語連用,強調範圍的完整或真實性。 EN: We haven't seen the full extent of the damage yet. 翻譯: 我們還沒看到損壞的全部範圍。

EN:I don't think you realize the true extent of his influence.

翻譯:我覺得你沒有意識到他影響力的真實程度。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,用作短暫的停頓填充詞,常與「to a certain extent」等片語一起出現。 EN: To a certain extent, yes, but it's more complicated. 翻譯: 在某種程度上是對的,但情況更複雜。

EN:Well, to some extent, I guess you could say that.

翻譯:嗯,從某個角度來說,我想你可以這麼說。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將「to a certain/some extent」用作填充語。建議直接明確指出程度或範圍,例如使用「partially」、「moderately」或更具體的描述,使論述更精確有力。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Extent"?What fixed phrases with "Extent" should I remember?

to the extent

to the extent (that) ...

到…的程度;在…的範圍內

a large extent

to a large extent

在很大程度上

some extent

to some extent

在某種程度上

full extent

the full extent of something

某事物的全部範圍/程度

limited extent

to a limited extent

在有限的程度上/範圍內

certain extent

to a certain extent

在一定程度上

great extent

to a great extent

在很大程度上

determine the extent

determine the extent of something

確定某事物的範圍/程度

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Extent"?Which "Extent" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×To what extend do you agree?

To what extent do you agree?

「extent」是名詞,指程度或範圍。常見錯誤是誤用動詞「extend」(延伸、延長)的名詞形式「extension」或直接使用動詞「extend」。詢問程度時應使用名詞「extent」。

×The problem is large extent.

The problem is large in extent. / The problem is to a large extent.

描述「extent」的大小或範圍時,不能直接將形容詞放在「extent」前面作主詞補語。必須使用介系詞結構,如「in extent」或「to a ... extent」。

×I don't know the extent of the project.

I don't know the full extent of the project.

雖然「the extent of...」語法正確,但在表達「不知道完整範圍/程度」時,母語者常會加上「full」、「true」、「whole」等形容詞來強調「全部」的語意,使表達更自然、精確。單獨使用「the extent」有時會顯得語意不完整。

×It depends on extent of his effort.

It depends on the extent of his effort.

「extent」作為可數名詞(通常以單數形式出現),在「the extent of...」這個固定片語中,定冠詞「the」是必要的,不能省略。這表示一個特定、已知的範圍或程度。

×He will help us to an extent.

He will help us to some extent. / He will help us to a certain extent.

在「to ... extent」的片語中,表示「某種程度」時,不能單獨使用不定冠詞「an」。必須使用「some」、「a certain」、「a great」、「a limited」等限定詞或形容詞來修飾「extent」,否則語意不完整且不自然。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Extent"?What are tense/participle forms of "Extent"?