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撑开

to stretch taut; to open (an umbrella)

Frequency 2.6

Meanings

to stretch taut
to open (an umbrella)
to hold (a bag etc) open
to prop open

Example sentences

下雨时，她把雨伞撑开，快步走进地铁站。
他用一根木棍把窗户撑开，让新鲜空气进来。