1. The widening gap between rich and poor is a global issue.
贫富差距的扩大是一个全球性问题。

2. The road is under widening construction.
这条道路正在进行拓宽施工。

3. There is a widening interest in online learning.
人们对在线学习的兴趣正在扩大。

4. The widening river made the bridge necessary.
河流变宽使建桥成为必要。

A: Why are they working on the street?
A：他们为什么在施工？

B: It’s part of the widening project for the main road.
B：这是主干道拓宽工程的一部分。

1) 指宽度或范围的增加过程

2) 用于描述道路、河流等变宽

3) 引申为差距或问题扩大

4) 常用于社会、经济语境

1. 扩大；加宽；延展过程

e.g. The widening of the highway reduced traffic jams. 公路拓宽减少了交通拥堵。

noun / adjective

1. The process of becoming wider or more extensive, or something that is increasing in width or scope.

Synonym: expansion, extension