reach的用法：reach可作名词，含义为“河段”、“臂展”、“波及范围”、“直水道”；reach还可作及物动词，含义为“达到”、“抵达”、“引起……的注意”、“提升到”。
reach的中文含义及用法介绍
1、作为动词时，译为达到;到达;抵达;引起…的注意;增加到，提升到(某一水平、速度等)。
例句：They didn't reach the border until after dark.
他们天黑以后才到达边境。
The rumours eventually reached the President.
传闻最终引起了总统的注意。
The conflict has now reached a new level of intensity.
冲突现在已经达到了新的激烈程度。
The negotiations have reached deadlock.
谈判陷入僵局。
Politicians again failed to reach an agreement .
政治家们又一次没有达成一致。
He reached out his hand to touch her.
他伸出手去摸她。
Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting?
从你坐的地方够得着灯的开关吗？
Can you reach me down that box?
你帮我把那个盒子拿下来好吗？
Is the cable long enough to reach the socket?
电线够得着插座吗？
Do you know where I can reach him?
你知道我在哪儿能跟他联系上吗？
2、作为名词时，译为河段;手臂展开的长度;臂展;波及范围;影响范围;直水道。
例句：As a boxer, his long reach gives him a significant advantage.
作为拳击运动员，他出拳距离长是他很大的优势。
Such matters are beyond the reach of the law.
这样的事情不受法律的管辖。
There are still few women in the upper reaches of the civil service.
在高级别公务员中，女性仍然寥寥无几。
Isabelle placed a wine cup on the table within his reach.
伊莎贝尔把酒杯放在桌上他伸手可及的地方。
