到…程度;到…地步;以至于
to a particular degree or stage, often causing particular results
Sales have fallen badly this year, to the extent that we will have to close some of our shops. 今年的销售额大幅下降，情况糟糕到我们将不得不关闭一些商店。
It's only worth planting flowers to the extent that it gives you pleasure.
To the extent that the pilot had time to think at all, he was faced with deciding whether to trust his instruments or his instinct.
Plans have firmed up to the extent that we will start the project next week.
The surface of the soil was crusted to the extent that water was unable to seep through.
See also: extent