range
noun uk/reɪndʒ/ us/reɪndʒ/
(SET)
B1 [ C ]（一）批;（一）类;（一）系列
a set of similar things
I offered her a range of options. 我给了她各种选择。
There is a wide/whole range of opinions on this issue. 在这个问题上，存在着很多不同的意见。
B1 [ C ] mainly UK (US usually line)（某公司生产或某商店出售的）某一类产品，某一系列产品
the goods made by one company or goods of one particular type that are sold in a shop
We stock the full range of model railway accessories. 我们备有铁路模型玩具的全套零配件。
UK This jacket is part of our autumn/spring range. 这种夹克是我们系列秋／春装中的一款。
B1 [ C ]山脉
a group of hills or mountains
a mountain range 山脉
the Pennine Range 奔宁山脉
We could see a low range of hills in the distance. 我们可以看到远处有一些低矮的山丘。
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- Our views coincide on a range of subjects.
- As an actor he could communicate a whole range of emotions.
- This range of clothing is specially designed for shorter women.
- There was a range of fairground amusements, including rides, stalls and competitions.
- The mountain range stretched away into infinity.
(LIMIT)
B2 [ S ]（数量、种类等变化的）范围，幅度，区域
the amount, number, or type of something between an upper and a lower limit
The price range is from $100 to $500. 价格从100美元到500美元不等。
The product is aimed at young people in the 18–25 age range. 这种产品的目标消费者群是18岁到25岁这个年龄段的年轻人。
The coat was in/out of my price range. 这件外套我买得起／买不起。
This type of work is outside/beyond/out of my range (of experience). 这种工作我（没经验）做不了。
C2 [ S or U ]（视觉、听觉等的）范围;射程
the distance within which you can see, hear, or hit someone
The ship was in/out of range of our guns. 那艘船在我们的射程之内／外。
He was shot at point blank/at close range (= from very near). 他被近距离枪击了。
[ S ]（计划、预期的）期限，时间段，时间范围
the period of time in the future within which something is planned or expected to happen
long-range plans 长远规划
short-/medium-/long-range weather forecasting 短期／中期／远期天气预报
[ S ]（车辆、飞机）加一次油可行驶的距离
the distance that a vehicle or aircraft can travel without having to stop for more fuel
short-/medium-/long-range airliners 短程／中程／远程航班
[ C ]音域
all the musical notes that a singer can sing or a musical instrument is able to produce
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- The opposing units opened fire simultaneously at close range and a 15-minute firefight ensued.
- Her remarkable vocal range spanned three and a half octaves.
- Two bullets were fired into the car at point-blank range.
- He's often bracketed with the romantic poets of this period although this does not reflect the range of his work.
- Their ideal holiday was out of their price range.
(WEAPONS AREA)
[ C ]射击场，靶场;（武器）试射场
an area where people can practise shooting or where bombs or other weapons can be tested
The soldiers were practising on the rifle/shooting range. 士兵们在步枪射击场／靶场练习射击。
The bomb was tested on a missile range in the desert. 在沙漠中的导弹试验场进行了炸弹试爆。
(LAND)
[ C ] US牧场；牧区
land for animals to feed on
The cowboys were herding the cattle on the range. 牛仔们正在牧场牧牛。
(COOKER)
[ C ] UK (also kitchen range)（烧木材或煤长期不熄火、单眼或多眼的老式）炉灶
an old type of cooker, with one or more ovens and cooking surfaces, that is heated with wood or coal and is kept hot all the time
[ C ] US (UK cooker)厨灶
a large box-shaped device that is used to cook and heat food, either by putting the food inside or by putting it on the top
She was cooking soup on the range. 她在厨灶上做汤。
Synonym: stove
range
verb uk/reɪndʒ/ us/reɪndʒ/
(LIMIT)
B2 [ I usually + adv/prep ]（数量、种类等变化的）范围，幅度，区域
to have an upper and a lower limit in amount, number, etc.
Dress sizes range from petite to extra large. 连衣裙的尺码从小号到特大号，一应俱全。
Prices range between $50 and $250. 价格在50美元到250美元之间。
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- Beauty treatments range from an eyelash tint at £8 to a deep cleansing facial costing £58.
- Their ages range from 12 to 18.
- The critics' opinions of the new film ranged from 'poor' to 'outstanding'.
- Average temperatures in July range from 15 to 25 degrees.
- The variety of accommodation available ranges from a studio flat to a four-bedroomed house.
(POSITION)
[ T usually + adv/prep ]排列；（尤指）使排列成行
to position people or things together, especially in rows
The crowd ranged itself along the route of the procession. 人群沿着行进的路线排成一条长龙。
The troops were ranged in front of the commanding officer. 士兵们在指挥官面前列队。
Synonym: arrange (PUT IN POSITION)
(MOVE)
[ I usually + adv/prep ]漫游；闲逛；四处移动
to move or travel freely
The hens range freely about/over the farm. 母鸡在农场中自由自在地四处走动。
The walkers ranged through/over the hills all day. 这些徒步旅行者一整天都在这片丘陵地带穿行。
[ I usually + adv/prep ]（文章或演讲）涉及，论及，涵盖
(of a piece of writing or speech) to deal with
Our discussion ranged over many current issues. 我们的讨论涉及当前很多问题。
The findings of a wide-ranging (= including many subjects) survey of young people's attitudes are published today. 今天公布了年轻人对众多问题看法的调查结果。
Phrasal verb
be ranged against/with something/someone 加入反对／支持…的行列；联合起来反对／支持…
to be part of a group that opposes/supports a particular idea, plan, or group
Most of the state Democratic party are ranged against the president. 绝大多数州的民主党联合起来反对总统。
She ranged herself with my opponents. 她站到了我的对立阵营中。