1 [C] [usu.sing] a range (of sth) a variety of things that belong to the same group （同一组中的）一系列事物: The course will cover a whole range of topics. 课程将涵盖一系列的主题。This shop has a very wide range of clothes. 这家商店的衣服款式应有尽有。

2 [C] the limits between which sth can vary 范围；幅度: That car is outside my price range. 那汽车的价钱超出我能负担的价格范围。I don't think this game is suitable for all age ranges. 我不认为这个游戏老少咸宜。

3 [C,U] the distance that it is possible for sb/sth to travel, see, hear, etc 可达到的距离；视力或听力范围: Keep out of range of the guns. 不要进入那些大炮的射程范围内。The gunman shot the policeman at close range. 枪手在近距离射击那名警察。They can pick up signals at a range of 400 metres. 他们可在400米的范围内接收到信号。

4 [C] a line of mountains or hills 山脉