wide作形容词意为“宽的”、“普遍的”、“广阔的”、“张开的”。其比较级为wider，最高级为widest。wide的短语wide range意为宽波段的；宽量程的。a wide range of意为大范围的；许多各种不同的。

wide的用法

（1）There is a wide veranda under the overhang of the roof。

悬吊的屋顶下是一条宽阔的游廊。

（2）The wide road was blocked solid with traffic that moved along sluggishly.

宽阔的马路被缓慢前行的车辆堵得严严实实。

（3）He is a cultured man with a wide circle of friends.

他为人文雅，结交广泛。

（4）Research shows a wide difference in tastes around the country.

研究表明全国各地的口味大有不同。

（5）The island offers such a wide variety of scenery and wildlife.

这个岛屿拥有丰富多样的景致及种类繁多的野生动植物。

wider的用法

（1） It's brought to the surface a much wider controversy.

这使得更广泛的争论浮现了出来。

（2）The landscape became wider, flatter and very scenic.

地势变得更开阔、更平整，风景十分优美。

（3）The wider problem remains.

更普遍的问题仍未解决。

（4）He emphasized the wider issue of superpower cooperation.

他强调了超级大国合作这一更重要的议题。

（5）We need to appeal to a wider customer base.

我们需要吸引更广泛的客户。