breadth
noun uk/bredθ/ /bretθ/ us/bredθ/ /bretθ/
[ C or U ]宽度;幅度
the distance from one side to another
The length of this box is twice its breadth. 这个箱子的长度是其宽度的两倍。
C2 [ S ]广泛性,广度
the fact of including many different things, features, subjects, or qualities
The breadth of her knowledge is amazing. 她知识渊博,令人惊讶。
He showed an astonishing breadth of learning for one so young. 他年纪轻轻就显示出宽广的知识面,很令人吃惊。
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- A huge two-storey room ran the entire breadth and height of the building.
- a swimming pool with a breadth of 10 metres and a length of 50 metres
- Breadth of education is as important as exam success.
- Where will we find someone with her breadth of experience?
- The novel accurately reflects the breadth of his interests.