“伸出手”常见的英文表达是 “stretch out one's hand” 或 “hold out one's hand” 。
stretch out one's hand:侧重于描述手臂伸展、伸出的动作。例如:He stretched out his hand to catch the falling book.(他伸出手去接那本掉下来的书。)
hold out one's hand:更强调将手伸出去等待别人有所回应(如握手、接东西等)的意味。例如:She held out her hand to greet the guest.(她伸出手与客人打招呼 。)