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Deborahjeong Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
Beyond reach meaning?
It was a record that seemed beyond reach.
What does the sentence above mean?(1) Does it mean that it was a seemingly inaccessible record? Or(2) Does it mean that the record seemed to be unbreakable.I looked up the meaning of the phrase beyond reach, but I could not exactly figure out what the sentence is trying to say.Could you help me clarify it? Thanks.
What does the sentence above mean?(1) Does it mean that it was a seemingly inaccessible record? Or(2) Does it mean that the record seemed to be unbreakable.I looked up the meaning of the phrase beyond reach, but I could not exactly figure out what the sentence is trying to say.Could you help me clarify it? Thanks.
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deborahjeong It was a record that seemed beyond reach. This sentence can be taken either way (your 1 and 2). Both interpretations sound convincing to me.
- deborahjeong It was a record that seemed beyond reach.
- This sentence can be taken either way (your 1 and 2).
- Both interpretations sound convincing to me.
- I think that context might reveal the intended meaning, but I don't guarantee it.
- CJ
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deborahjeongIt was a record that seemed beyond reach.
This sentence can be taken either way (your 1 and 2). Both interpretations sound convincing to me. I think that context might reveal the intended meaning, but I don't guarantee it.
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Unattainable.
Have you heard the story of the fox and the grapes?
The fox was hungry, and the grapes were out of reach.
https://www.universallearningacademy.com/the-fox-and-the-grapes/
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