reachとは 意味・定義・例文
Verb 動詞
1. get to a place; go as far as
～に到達する, ～に着く
reach the top of a mountain
2. extend to a point or place; stretch out
～に達する, ～に及ぶ
His land reaches (to) the river. The shelf reaches the ceiling. Her letter never reached me. The siren reached to a great distance.
3. amount to an amount, number, or value; attain
～に達する, ～に及ぶ
The expense reaches to a considerable figure. Temperatures in Tokyo reached 36°yesterday.
4. apply to; be applicable or relevant
～に及ぶ
The rule does not reach the case.
5. come to a particular situation or condition; succeed in achieving
～に達する, ～に至る
reach an agreement reach a conclusion When you reach your 40s, you know what you want from life.
6. extend one’s hand etc. to touch or grasp; hold out
～に手を伸ばす
He reached out his hand for the book. ー He reached for the book.
7. be able to touch by reaching one’s arm or legs; take with an outstretched arm or legs
～に触れる, ～をつかむ, ～を殴る
I can't reach the shelf unless I stand on tip-toe.