range
noun
verb
reɪndʒ noun
1
VARIETY OF THINGS/PEOPLE
不同的物品/人
a number of people or things that are all different, but are all of the same general type 一系列 C usually singular 一般用单数
[+ of ]
a range of services
一整套服务
The drug is effective against a range of bacteria.
这种药对一类细菌有效。
wide/broad/whole/full range of sth
students from a wide range of backgrounds
背景各不相同的学生
advice on a whole range of subjects
对各类科目的建议
narrow/limited range of sth
A fairly narrow range of people are responsible for key decisions.
只有少数人负责重大决定。
2
LIMITS
范围
the limits within which amounts, quantities, ages etc vary 〔数、量、年龄等的〕范围，界限 C
age/price/temperature etc range
toys suitable for children in the pre-school age range
适合学龄前儿童的玩具
a temperature range of 72-85˚
72 度到 85 度之间的温度范围
in/within a … range
Your blood pressure’s well within the normal range.
你的血压非常正常。
in the range (of) sth to sth
a salary in the range of $25,000 to $30,000
25,000 美元到 30,000 美元之间的薪水
Even the cheapest property was out of our price range (=too expensive for us) .
即使是最便宜的房子也超出了我们能承受的价格范围。
3
PRODUCTS
产品
a set of similar products made by a particular company or available in a particular shop 成套产品; 系列商品 C
[+ of ]
a new range of kitchenware
新的厨具系列产品
A company from Darlington has just launched its latest range of fashion jewellery.
来自达灵顿的一家公司最近刚刚推出了他们最新的时尚珠宝系列。
The watches in this range are priced at £24.50.
这个系列的手表的价格是 24.50 英镑。
We have a very large product range .
我们的产品范围很广。
4
DISTANCE
距离
a. the distance over which a particular weapon can hit things b. the distance within which something can be seen or heard c. the distance which a vehicle such as an aircraft can travel before it needs more FUEL etc 〔飞机等交通工具的〕续航距离 C,U C,U C
[+ of ]
missiles with a range of 3000 km
3000 公里射程的导弹
within range (of sth)
We waited until the enemy was within range.
我们一直等到敌人进入我们的射程。
out of/beyond range (of sth)
I ducked down to get out of range of the gunshots.
我猫腰躲开子弹。
at close/short/point-blank range (from very close) 近距离地
Both men had been shot at point-blank range .
两个人都是在近距离被枪杀的。
within range (of sth)
a handsome man who drew admiring glances from any female within range
吸引周围每一个女性投来赞赏目光的英俊男士
any spot within range of your radio signal
在你的无线电信号范围内的任何地点
out of/beyond range (of sth)
Joan hoped that the others were out of range of her mother’s voice.
琼希望其他人听不到她母亲的话。
One way to see birds at close range is to attract them into your own garden.
要想近距离看鸟，一个办法是吸引它们到你的花园里来。
[+ of ]
The plane has a range of 3,600 miles.
这架飞机的续航距离是 3600 英里。
5
MUSIC
音乐
all the musical notes that a particular singer or musical instrument can make 音域 C usually singular 一般用单数
His vocal range is amazing.
他的音域令人惊叹。
6
MOUNTAINS/HILLS
山峦/山丘
a group of mountains or hills, usually in a line 山脉 C
a land of high mountain ranges and deep valleys
一片有高山深谷的土地
range of mountains/hills
the longest range of hills in the Lake District
湖区最长的山脉
7
PLACE FOR SHOOTING
射击的地方
an area of land where you can practise shooting or where weapons can be tested 射击场; 靶场 C
a rifle range
步枪射击场
the police shooting range
警察的靶场
8
ABILITY
能力
the number of different things that someone, especially an actor or actress, does well 戏路 C,U
an actor of extraordinary range and intensity
戏路很宽、表演投入的演员
9
LAND
土地
a large area of land covered with grass, on which cattle are kept [美] 牧场; 牧区 C,U | AmE
10
COOKING
烹调
a. a COOKER b. a large piece of kitchen equipment in which you make a fire and use this heat to cook food [英] 炉灶; C | AmE BrE
a coal-fired kitchen range
烧煤炭的炉灶
verb
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INCLUDE
包括
a. to include a variety of different things or people in addition to those mentioned b. if prices, levels, temperatures etc range from one amount to another, they include both those amounts and anything in between 〔价格、水平、温度等〕处于某个范围之内〔包括上下限〕 I always + adv/prep
range from sth to sth
The show had a massive audience, ranging from children to grandparents.
这个节目观众很多，从小孩子到爷爷奶奶一辈的都爱看。
range from sth to sth
There were 120 students whose ages ranged from 10 to 18.
有 120 名学生，年龄在 10 至 18 岁之间。
range between sth and sth
The population of these cities ranges between 3 and 5 million.
这些城市的人口在 300 万到 500 万之间。
range in age/size/price etc
The shoes range in price from $25 to $100.
这些鞋的价格从 25 美元至 100 美元不等。
12
DEAL WITH MANY SUBJECTS
涉及许多话题
to deal with a wide range of subjects or ideas in a book, speech, conversation etc 〔在书籍、演讲、交谈等中〕涉及（许多话题或意见） I
[+ over ]
The conversation had ranged over a variety of topics, from sport to current affairs.
谈话内容广泛，从体育运动到时事都有所涉及。
The discussion ranged widely .
讨论涉及的内容很广。
13
MOVE AROUND
四处移动
to move around in an area without aiming for a particular place 漫游; 闲逛; I always + adv/prep
[+ over/through ]
Cattle ranged over the pastures in search of food.
牛在牧场上漫步觅食。
14
range yourself with/against sb/sth
to publicly state your agreement with, or opposition to, a particular group’s beliefs and ideas [正式] 公开赞同/反对某人/某事物 formal
individuals who had ranged themselves against the authorities
公开反对当局的人
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ARRANGE
排列
to put things in a particular order or position [英，正式] 〔按特定次序或位置〕排列 T always + adv/prep | BrE formal
In the dining room, team photographs were ranged along the wall.
餐厅里，球队的照片排列在墙上。