to scatter
01
散らす, 撒き散らす
to make things like items, people, particles, etc. spread out from a center and move in different directions
Transitive: to scatter sth to a direction
例
The wind scattered the autumn leaves in all directions, creating a colorful carpet on the ground.
風が秋の葉を四方八方に散らし、地面にカラフルな絨毯を作り出した。
The hailstorm scattered stones across the roof, causing damage to the shingles.
雹嵐が屋根に石を散らばらせ、屋根板に損害を与えた。
02
散らす, 散らばる
to disperse or break up as a group, with individuals moving away in various directions
Intransitive
例
As the predator approached, the herd of deer scattered into the forest, seeking cover.
捕食者が近づくと、鹿の群れは森に散らばり、隠れ場所を探した。
When the thunderstorm approached, beachgoers scattered from the shoreline, seeking shelter.
雷雨が近づくと、ビーチに行った人々は海岸から散らばり、避難所を求めた。
03
散らす, 分散させる
to cause individuals within a group to separate and move away in various directions
Transitive: to scatter sb/sth
例
The loud noise of the fireworks scattered the birds roosting in the trees.
花火の大きな音が木にとまっていた鳥を散らばらせた。
The sudden appearance of the predator scattered the herd of grazing antelope.
捕食者の突然の出現が、草を食むアンテロープの群れを散らばせた。
04
撒く, 散布する
to distribute seeds or similar particles over an area by casting them in various directions
Transitive: to scatter seeds or particles somewhere
例
The farmer scattered seeds across the freshly plowed field to plant the next crop.
農家は次の作物を植えるために、新たに耕された畑に種をまき散らした。
She scattered flower seeds in the garden beds to create a colorful display in the spring.
彼女は春にカラフルな展示を作るために花の種を花壇に撒いた。
05
散らす, 撒く
to distribute or spread out objects, items, or particles over a surface at random or irregular intervals
Transitive: to scatter objects or particles somewhere
例
The artist scattered rose petals across the canvas to create an abstract pattern.
アーティストは抽象的なパターンを作成するためにキャンバスにバラの花びらを散らした。
The gardener scattered fertilizer across the lawn to promote healthy growth.
庭師は健康な成長を促進するために芝生に肥料を撒いた。
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