幅度
The range, scope, or extent of a change or vibration. It is often used to describe how much a price or value fluctuates.
Examples
3 of 5由于天气原因,气温波动的幅度很大。
Due to weather, the temperature fluctuation range is large.
公司决定大幅度增加研发投入。
The company decided to significantly increase R&D investment.
他的心情起伏幅度总是很大。
The range of his mood swings is always large.
Word Family
Memory Tip
幅 (fú) is a classifier for paintings (width), and 度 (dù) is degree. It's the 'width-degree' of a change.
Quick Quiz
近几年,电子产品的价格下降___明显。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 幅度
Examples
由于天气原因,气温波动的幅度很大。
everydayDue to weather, the temperature fluctuation range is large.
公司决定大幅度增加研发投入。
businessThe company decided to significantly increase R&D investment.
他的心情起伏幅度总是很大。
informalThe range of his mood swings is always large.
请根据需要调整动作幅度。
formalPlease adjust the range of motion as needed.
实验记录了电压变化的幅度。
academicThe experiment recorded the extent of voltage change.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
大幅度提升
to improve significantly
波动幅度较小
small fluctuation range
增长幅度
growth rate/margin
Often Confused With
程度 is degree of quality or level, while 幅度 is specifically about the 'width' or 'range' of a change or movement.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Task 1 when describing the size of increase/decrease in graphs.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use '大' or '小' with 幅度 to describe the size of the change.
Memory Tip
幅 (fú) is a classifier for paintings (width), and 度 (dù) is degree. It's the 'width-degree' of a change.
Word Origin
Originally referred to the width of cloth.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
近几年,电子产品的价格下降___明显。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 幅度
Related Vocabulary
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逐步
B1Moving forward step by step or gradually. It implies a systematic or controlled progression over time.
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差距
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涵盖
B1To cover, encompass, or include a wide range of things. It implies a comprehensive scope.
重心
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准备
B1To make someone or something ready for use or consideration. It can also refer to the state of being prepared.
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