来自extend, 延长。

1. After a further four-month extension of her probation period, she was sacked.

在又试用了4个月后，她被开除了。

2. For further information, please contact 414 3925, extension 2253.

详情请致电4143925,转分机2253。

3. Many Filipinos see the bases as an extension of American colonial rule.

很多菲律宾人视这些基地为美国殖民统治的延续。

4. We used so many lights that we needed four extension cords.

我们用的灯很多，因此需要4个接线板。

5. He will appeal to the state for an extension of unemployment benefits.

他将呼吁国家延长领取失业救济金的时限。