spreads; spread; spreading
spreads; spread; spreading
Learner's definition of SPREAD
1 [+ object]
a : to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area张开;摊开;摆开 -
The newspaper was spread across his lap.那份报纸摊放在他的腿上。
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Her notes were spread all over the desk.她的笔记在书桌上摆得到处都是。
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Help me spread the cloth on the table.帮我把桌布铺在桌上。
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He spread out the map on the table. = He spread the map out on the table.他将地图铺放在桌上。
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The cards were spread out across the table.纸牌摆了满满一桌子。
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The city is spread out over a wide area. [=the city covers a wide area]这座城市占地面积很大。
b : to place (things) over a large area撒;散布 -
We spread fertilizer on our yard.我们在园子里施了肥。
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The seeds are spread by wind, birds, and animals.种子是靠风、鸟及动物传播的。
2
a [no object] : to become larger or to affect a larger area : to move into more places蔓延;扩散 -
The fire spread quickly through the building.火势迅速蔓延到大楼各处。
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The cancer has spread to her throat.癌细胞已扩散到她的咽喉。
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The use of computer technology has spread into all fields of work.计算机技术的应用已普及各个领域。
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The odor spread throughout the room.这股气味扩散到房间各处。
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The plant will spread. [=the plant will produce more plants in the area around it]这种植物会向四处蔓延。
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The fashion quickly spread from France to England.这股风尚迅速从法国传到英格兰。
b [+ object] : to cause (something) to be present in more places throughout a large area传播;传染 -
Flies spread diseases.苍蝇传播疾病。
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Missionaries were sent to the colonies to spread Christianity.传教士被派到各殖民地去传播基督教。
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The religion was spread through/over much of Europe.这种宗教在欧洲许多地方传播。
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a [no object] : to pass from person to person传递 b [no object] : to become known by many people流传 c [+ object] : to cause (something) to become known by many people传播;散布 4
: to move (parts of your body) outward or away from each other伸开;张开 [+ object]
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She spread [=stretched] her arms wide and hugged him.她张开双臂拥抱他。
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The bird spreads its wings.鸟儿展开翅膀。
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Spread your fingers wide apart.用力张开你的手指。
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Spread out your toes. = Spread your toes out.张开你的脚趾。
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There's no room on the couch to spread yourself out.那张沙发躺不下你。
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Spread your arms out.张开你的手臂。
[no object]
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[no object] of a smile or other facial expression : to appear and slowly grow more apparent(脸上)露出,渐渐表现出 6
[+ object] : to put a layer of (something) on top of something else涂;抹上一层 -
He spread butter on the bread. = He spread the bread with butter.他在面包上抹了一层黄油。
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She carefully spread the plaster over the hole.她仔细地在洞口抹上一层灰泥。
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Spread the glue evenly on the paper.在纸上均匀地涂上一层胶水。
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[+ object] : to divide up (something) over a period of time or among members of a group划分;分期;分配 —
often + out
spread out
[phrasal verb]
: to move apart from the other members of a group especially to search an area散开;分散 — see also 1spread 1a, 4, 7 (above)
spread your net wide
— see 1net
spread your wings
— see 1wing 2 spread /ˈsprɛd/ noun
plural spreads
plural spreads
Learner's definition of SPREAD
1
[noncount] : growth or increase that causes something to cover a larger area, affect a larger number of people, etc.扩展;蔓延;传播 —
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We need to slow the spread of the disease/virus.我们必须减缓疾病/病毒的蔓延。
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the spread of infection传染病的蔓延
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the spread of new technology新技术的普及
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the spread of drugs in the city城市中毒品的传播
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the spread of civilization/religion/peace文明/宗教/和平的传播
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: a soft food that is spread on bread, crackers, etc.(可涂抹在面包、饼干上的)酱类食物 [count]
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3
[count] : the total distance between the two outer edges of something广度;幅度;范围 —
usually singular通常用单数 —
often + of 4
[count] informal : a large meal盛宴;酒席 —
usually singular通常用单数 5
[count] : something (such as an advertisement or a series of photos) that covers two or more pages in a newspaper or magazine(刊登在报纸或杂志的两个及多个版面上的)跨版广告,照片,文章,图片 7
[count] US : a large farm or ranch大农场;大牧场 —
usually singular通常用单数 8
[count] : a variety or range of things or people各种不同的事物(或人) —
usually singular通常用单数; —
often + of