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expansion of something collocation the increase of something in size, number, or importance: (尺寸、数量或重要性的)扩大,增加,扩展 The expansion of the universe was first observed only about a century ago. the rapid expansion of the software industry软件业的迅速发展 See
expansion The expansion of free trade is a cornerstone of his foreign policy. Another encouraging sign for investors has been the rapid expansion of credit and banking activity. They are calling for major expansion of early-childhood education. The development and expansions of high-tech parks in the area should spark growth. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Becoming bigger accrete accrue anti-growth balloon bell billow bump elongate engorge engorged enlarge enlargement over-expansion pile pile on the poundsidiom puff puff up put something on regenerate stretch |