a short piece taken from a book, music, or other work to show what it is like
This extract from the book gives a good idea of the story.
這本書的節選很好地展現了故事的內容。
a substance taken from something else using a special method
This face cream has natural plant extract to help your skin.
這款面霜含有天然植物萃取物,有助於改善皮膚。
to take out or get a substance from something using a process
The machine helps extract juice from fruits easily.
這台機器可以輕鬆地從水果中榨取果汁。
to get information or money from someone who does not want to give it
The police tried to extract the truth from the suspect.
警方試圖從嫌疑人那裡套出真相。
to choose information from a book or computer for a specific use
You can extract important data from this report for your project.
你可以從這份報告中提取重要數據用於你的項目。
to pull something out, especially when it requires force
The dentist had to extract the bad tooth carefully.
牙醫必須小心地拔掉那顆壞牙。
to get a feeling or benefit from a situation
It's hard to extract any joy from such a difficult task.
很難從這樣困難的任務中獲得任何樂趣。