及
reach; catch up with; compare to; extend; conjunction
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesverb
to reach; to attain
neutralUsed to describe reaching a certain standard, scope, or time point.
He finally passed this exam.
This problem is beyond the scope of what I can see or understand.
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He analyzed this social phenomenon from the surface to the core.
This shop has been open for nearly ten years and has accumulated many regular customers.
The waves reached the shore visitors and soaked them.
verb
to catch up with; to keep up with
neutralUsed to describe keeping pace with someone or something, or arriving in time.
He rushed to the station in time and caught the last train.
Hurry up a bit more and you can catch up with the group.
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Getting up early and doing morning exercise has become his daily routine.
The opponent ran so fast that we could not even catch up with their dust.
He studied hard in the hope of keeping up with the teacher's teaching pace.
verb
to compare favorably with; to match
neutralUsed to make comparisons between people or things, often in negative sentences.
In terms of painting skills, he cannot match his teacher.
The taste of this restaurant is not as good as that old brand shop.
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No one can compare with Einstein in terms of intelligence.
My English level is less than one tenth of his.
His basketball skills are not as good as his teammates'.
verb
to extend to; to involve; to take into account
literaryMostly used in formal literary contexts or set phrases.
We should respect our own elders and extend that respect to the elders of others, and care for our own children and extend that care to the children of others.
As a leader, you cannot only think about yourself, you must also take into account the needs of the masses.
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When criticizing others, you should be comprehensive, and not just attack one point without considering the rest.
His charity work extended to poor children in remote mountain areas.
This policy covers the vital interests of ordinary people.
noun
a surname
neutralUsed as a family name.
Mr. Ji is the Chinese teacher at our school.
My neighbor's surname is Ji, everyone calls him Uncle Ji.
conjunction
and; as well as
formalThe components connected by "及" usually have primary and secondary points, with the main component placed before "及".
We need to purchase books, instruments, specimens and other experimental supplies.
The school organized teachers, students and parent representatives to attend the forum.
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There are fruits, vegetables, meat and daily necessities in the supermarket.
This meeting discussed topics such as education, medical care, employment and social security.
The company hired programmers, designers and administrative staff.