expansion
gb/ɪkspˈænʃən/ us/ɪkspˈænʃən/
B1
Англійська
~ 2400
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
event
1
process of becoming larger
When something becomes bigger or covers more space.
Модель уживання:
the expansion of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expansion' with 'explosion'. 'Explosion' is sudden and violent; 'expansion' is gradual or planned.
Синоніми
growth (Often used for natural or economic increases; may not imply deliberate action.)
Антоніми
contraction (Refers to becoming smaller or less extensive, opposite of expansion.)
Словосполучення
rapid expansion
|economic expansion
|global expansion
|territorial expansion
|business expansion
Теми
business
|science
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The company plans a major expansion into Asian markets.
- Urban expansion is affecting local wildlife habitats.
- The expansion of the airport will take two years to complete.
- Economic expansion has led to job creation.
- The rapid expansion of the internet changed communication forever.
Навчальні приклади
- The city is seeing fast expansion.
- The store is planning an expansion next year.
- The expansion of the road will help traffic.
- We saw the expansion of the farm.
- Expansion of the school will give more space.
Іменник
technical
B2
event
2
increase in volume from heat/pressure
When something takes up more space because it is heated or pressure changes.
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'expansion' with 'extension'; 'extension' means making something longer, not necessarily bigger in all directions.
Синоніми
dilation (A technical term often used in physics for increase in volume.)
Антоніми
contraction (In physics, refers to a decrease in volume due to cooling or pressure change.)
Словосполучення
thermal expansion
|gas expansion
|expansion coefficient
Теми
science
|physics
|engineering
Приклади
- Thermal expansion must be considered when designing bridges.
- The expansion of gases occurs when they are heated.
- Metal pipes have joints to allow for expansion and contraction.
- The balloon's expansion was caused by the rising temperature.
Навчальні приклади
- Heat causes the metal's expansion.
- Water shows little expansion when cold.
- The balloon's expansion happened in the sun.
- Thermal expansion can break glass.
Іменник
B2
action
3
adding detail or scope to something
When you make something like a story or idea bigger by adding more parts or details.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'expansion' with 'explanation'; explanation is about making something clear, not necessarily bigger in scope.
Синоніми
elaboration (Emphasizes adding detail and complexity rather than size.)
Антоніми
condensation (Making something shorter and simpler by removing detail.)
Словосполучення
story expansion
|expansion of ideas
|narrative expansion
Теми
communication
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The novel is an expansion of a short story she wrote years ago.
- His speech was an expansion on last year's presentation.
- The film is an expansion of the original concept.
Навчальні приклади
- The book is an expansion of his first idea.
- Her talk was an expansion of last week's class.
- They made an expansion of the plan.
Граматика
Словникова форма
expansion
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈænʃən/
US/ɪkspˈænʃən/
Склади й наголос
ex - pan - sion (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pan)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: expansion
- Plural: expansion, expansions
Споріднені слова
Forms
expansions
noun
Core family
expand
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
contract
verb B1
contraction
noun B1
Advanced or less common
expansively
adverb
expansiveness
noun
Вирази
economic expansion
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase
period of economic growth
A time when a country's economy grows and more goods and services are produced.
Приклади
- During economic expansion, unemployment usually falls.
- The country enjoyed a decade of economic expansion before the crisis.
rapid expansion
1/ɹˈæpɪd ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase
very fast growth process
When something becomes bigger very quickly.
Приклади
- The rapid expansion of technology has changed our lives.
- Rapid expansion can cause problems if not managed well.
territorial expansion
1/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase
increase in controlled land area
When a country or group gets more land under its control.
Приклади
- The 19th century saw significant territorial expansion by the empire.
- Territorial expansion often led to conflict.
thermal expansion
1/θˈɚməl ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
size increase from heat
When something gets bigger because it is heated.
Приклади
- Thermal expansion can cause cracks in concrete.
- Bridges have joints to allow for thermal expansion.