extension
gb/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/ us/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
B1
Английский
~ 2200
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
Extra time given
Extra time that is given after the first time limit is over.
Модель употребления:
grant [someone] an extension
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extension' with 'expansion' — 'extension' is about extra time or length, while 'expansion' is about becoming bigger or wider.
Синонимы
prolongation (More formal and less common than 'extension'.)
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continuation (Focuses on something continuing rather than extra time being officially granted.)
Антонимы
termination (Refers to ending something, the opposite of allowing more time.)
Коллокации
grant an extension
|apply for an extension
|deadline extension
|request an extension
Темы
business
|education
|daily life
|time
|work
Примеры
- The professor gave me a one-week extension on my essay.
- We requested an extension for the project deadline.
- You can apply for an extension if you need more time to file your taxes.
Примеры для изучающих
- I got an extension for my homework.
- She asked for an extension to finish the job.
- We need an extension to complete the work.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
Added length or part
Something that you add to make something longer or bigger.
Модель употребления:
an extension to [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'extension' (adding length) with 'annex' (a separate building or section).
Синонимы
addition (General term for something added; not specific to length.)
Антонимы
shortening (The act of making something shorter, opposite of adding length.)
Коллокации
hair extension
|building extension
|extension cord
Темы
construction
|technology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- They built a new extension to the kitchen.
- I bought a hair extension for the wedding.
- We used an extension cord to connect the lamp.
Примеры для изучающих
- The house has a new extension.
- I need an extension cord for my computer.
- She wore a hair extension.
Существительное
technical
B2
entity
3
File type suffix
Letters at the end of a file name that tell you the kind of file it is.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'extension' with 'attachment' in computing; they are different concepts.
Синонимы
suffix (In computing, can mean the same as 'extension', but also used in linguistics.)
Коллокации
file extension
|.jpg extension
|.docx extension
Темы
technology
|communication
Примеры
- The file has a .pdf extension.
- Change the file extension to .txt before uploading.
- Some programs cannot open files with that extension.
Примеры для изучающих
- This file has a .jpg extension.
- What is the extension of this file?
- I changed the file extension to .docx.
Существительное
B1
entity
4
Internal phone line
An extra phone line in the same building as the main phone line.
Синонимы
branch line (More technical and less common term for internal phone line.)
Коллокации
call an extension
|dial an extension number
Темы
communication
|work
Примеры
- Please dial extension 302 for customer service.
- He works in HR; his extension is 215.
- I was transferred to another extension.
Примеры для изучающих
- Please call me at extension 105.
- Her office has its own extension.
- You can reach him on extension 302.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
extension
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
US/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
Слоги и ударение
ex - ten - sion (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: extension
- Plural: extension, extensions
Родственные слова
Forms
extensions
noun
Core family
Related words
extent
noun B1
extendable
adjective
Advanced or less common
extensible
adjective
extensibility
noun
Выражения
get an extension
1/ɡˈɛt ən ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Receive more time allowed
To be given more time to do something after the original deadline.
Примеры
- I managed to get an extension on my rent payment.
- She got an extension for her visa application.
hair extensions
1/hˈɛɹ ɪkstˈɛnʃənz/
fixed phrase
Added hair pieces for length/volume
Pieces of hair that are added to your own hair to make it longer or thicker.
Примеры
- She wore hair extensions for her wedding day.
- Hair extensions can be made from real or synthetic hair.
extension cord
1/ɪkstˈɛnʃən kˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Electrical cable extender
A long wire with plugs that lets you bring electricity to a place farther away.
Примеры
- We used an extension cord to plug in the lights outside.
- We used an extension cord to hang lights in the garden.
- The vacuum cleaner couldn't reach without an extension cord.
- The fan wouldn’t reach the bed, so she plugged it into an extension cord.
- Make sure the extension cord is rated for outdoor use.