extent

n.
1. seizure of property,esp. houses and lands,by writ,sequestration （照章对房地产的）没收，扣押。
△As. 3. 1.16: “And let my officers of such a nature / Make anextent upon (i.e. make a seizure of) his house andlands.”叫我那些专管这种事务的官吏把他的房屋土地照章没收。
2. predatory attack,violent attack 掠夺，粗暴攻击。
△Tw. 4. 1. 56 (52): “Let thy fair wisdom,not thypassion,sway / In this uncivil and unjust extent ╱ A-gainst thy peace. ” i. e. let your clear wisdom,notyour passion,govern what to do in dealing with thisuncivil and unjust attack upon your peace.对于这次粗暴而非法的侵扰，请运用你那明晰的智慧，而不要受感情的支配。
3. that which one extends,degree of courtesy,show-ing of politeness (提供…的)程度，礼貌程度，礼貌表示。
△Ham. 2. 2. 399 (373):“my extent to the players，” 我对演员所表示的礼貌。

extent[iksˈtent]

n. 广度，宽度，长度，程度，规模，限度，范围，领域，距离
◇ to a certain extent 在某种程度上
to the extent of 达到…的程度，总计到…/ to the extent that 就…而言
to the full extent 竭尽全力
within the extent of 在…范围内，在…领域内
‖ extent length (of a piece of- writing)篇幅
extent of compensation 赔偿范围
extent of defense 防御范围
extent of protection 保护范围
extent of reaction 反应程度
extent of supply 供应范围
extent of the error 误差范围