“幅度”常见的英文表达有 magnitude、range 或 extent,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
1、 magnitude:常用于表示数量、规模或程度的大小,尤其在科学、数学或正式语境中。例如:
The magnitude of the earthquake was quite high.(地震的幅度很大。)
We need to consider the magnitude of the problem before taking action.(在采取行动之前,我们需要考虑问题的幅度。)
2、 range:通常用于表示数值、距离、时间等的变动范围或幅度。例如:
The temperature range in this area is quite wide.(这个地区的温度幅度很大。)
The stock price fluctuated within a narrow range.(股票价格在一个很窄的幅度内波动。)
3、 extent:更多用于表示空间、时间或程度上的范围或幅度,强调覆盖或影响的广度。例如:
The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.(损害的幅度当时还不清楚。)
We need to assess the extent of the risk before making a decision.(在做出决定之前,我们需要评估风险的幅度。)