🇬🇧🇨🇳 expansion - 扩张 : English Lesson

Meaning of "expansion" ("扩张"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Expansion happens when something gets larger, spreads out, or increases. It can refer to a balloon getting bigger when you blow air into it, a city adding new buildings, or even your stomach expanding after eating too much pizza!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My cat’s expansion project includes taking over my pillow, my blanket, and my dignity.

The expansion of my pet hamster’s waistline suggests he’s been stealing extra snacks.

I told my goldfish about the expansion of the universe, but it just blinked at me.

The expansion of my sock collection is unstoppable—I found another one in the fridge today!

My dog’s territory expansion now includes my bed, my chair, and somehow, my homework.

At the park, Anna blew air into an old balloon. The slow expansion made her smile. She felt the expansion under her fingers. The balloon's expansion surprised her cat, which jumped back. With each expansion the balloon grew bright and round. Anna laughed and tied the balloon, happy with the big expansion.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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