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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
extra
extra [extra extras] adjective, noun, adverb BrE [ˈekstrə] NAmE [ˈekstrə]
adjective
more than is usual, expected, or than exists already
Syn: ↑additional
• Breakfast is provided at no extra charge.
• The conference is going to be a lot of extra work.
•an extra pint of milk
•The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care.
•Take extra care on the roads this evening.
•The play is to run for an extra week!
•extra help for single parents
see also ↑extra time
Word Origin:
mid 17th cent. (as an adjective): probably a shortening of ↑extraordinary, suggested by similar forms in French and German.
noun
1. a thing that is added to sth that is not usual, standard or necessary and that costs more
• The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs).
• While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries.
• (BrE)Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it).
2. a person who is employed to play a very small part in a film/movie, usually as a member of a crowd
•We need hundreds of extras for the battle scenes.
Word Origin:
mid 17th cent. (as an adjective): probably a shortening of ↑extraordinary, suggested by similar forms in French and German.
Example Bank:
•£400 is a lot to pay, but there are no hidden extras.
•No extras are included.
•Optional extras include anti-lock brakes and an electric sunroof.
•Regular guests also get added extras like free room service.
•The DVD extras include trailers and a behind-the-scenes feature.
•The DVD has a couple of interesting extras.
•There was no money left over for luxuries or little extras.
adverb
1. in addition; more than is usual, expected or exists already
•to charge/pay/cost extra
• We don't charge extra for the activities— everything is included in the admission fee.
• I need to earn a bit extra this month.
•The rate for a room is £30, but breakfast is extra.
•Now even bigger! Ten per cent extra!
2. (with an adjective or adverb)more than usually
• You need to be extra careful not to make any mistakes.
•an extra large T-shirt
• She tried extra hard.
•Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size?
•He wanted to cook something extra special for dinner that night.
Word Origin:
mid 17th cent. (as an adjective): probably a shortening of ↑extraordinary, suggested by similar forms in French and German.
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