range可以用作动词，也可以用作名词，含义特别多，在阅读理解中出现的频率很高，还经常作为完形填空的选项，而且在作文中使用是非常好的高级词汇。

1.range n

①一系列；一连串（常用单数）

With a different theme each year, the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organized at local, national and international levels. 每年庆祝这一节日的主题不同，在地方、国家和国际各级组织了广泛的活动。（新外研版必修1）

College students come from a wide range of social, cultural and economic backgrounds. 大学生来自广泛的社会、文化和经济背景。（北师大版第8册）

②范围；界限；区间（常用单数）

It's difficult to find a house in our price range. 在我们的价格范围内很难找到房子。

The price was beyond our range, so we declined. 价格超出了我们的承受范围，所以我们拒绝了。（2015天津卷）

My classmates are in the 15-17 age range. 我的同学都在15-17岁之间。

常用短语：

in/within range (of) 在（…的）范围内

out of range (of) 超出（…的）范围

③距离（可数名词，不可数名词）

You can see the tigers at close range. 你可以近距离看到老虎。

These new missiles have a range of 500 miles. 这些新导弹的射程为500英里。

④山脉（可数名词）

Between Italy and France, there is a mountain range called the Alps. 在意大利和法国之间，有一座山脉叫阿尔卑斯山。（外研版第3册）

They are going to explore the coastal ranges of the north-west USA. 他们要去探索美国西北部的沿海山脉地区。

⑤种；类（可数名词）

our new range of products我们的新产品系列

2.range v

①（在一定范围内）变化，变动 vi

The price ranges between 200 yuan and 300 yuan. 价格在200元到300元之间。

The damage of the earthquake rangesbetween 1 billion dollars and 5 billion dollars. 地震造成的损失在10亿到50亿美元之间。

②包括（从…到…）之间的变化vi

We have prepared many performances, ranging from singing, dancing, storytelling to cross-talk. 我们准备了许多表演，从唱歌、跳舞、讲故事到相声。

The book was loved by many readers, ranging from kids to the adults. 这本书受到了许多读者的喜爱，从孩子到成年人。

③排列；排序vt

Big trees are ranged along the both sides of the street. 街道两旁种植着大树。

④徘徊；漫步；四处移动 vi/vt近义词：wander

The polar bears range all the way across the Arctic. 北极熊的活动范围横跨北极。（2019全国卷）

The artist ranged in the woods to gain inspiration for his paintings. 这位艺术家在树林中漫步以获得绘画的灵感。