Chinese
zhǎnkāi
Meaning: to unfold; to spread; to launch
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

老鷹展開了翅膀
老鹰展开了翅膀
The eagle spread its wings.
那隻鳥展開翅膀飛走了。
The bird spread its wings and flew away.
清晨,一隻鶴在溼地旁慢慢展開翅膀。
At dawn, a crane slowly spread its wings beside the wetland.
警察與歹徒展開了激烈的搏鬥。
The police engaged in a fierce struggle with the gangster.
我們以這座山屋為聯絡據點,展開搜救工作。
We used this mountain hut as a liaison base to launch the search and rescue operation.

Usage Notes

Used for physical unfolding or starting a large-scale action.

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