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to scatter
01
dispersar, espalhar
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
Exemplos
The explosion scattered debris in all directions, leaving destruction in its wake.
A explosão espalhou detritos em todas as direções, deixando destruição em seu rastro.
02
dispersar, espalhar
to disperse or break up as a group, with individuals moving away in various directions
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the earthquake shook the ground, people scattered from buildings, fearing collapse.
Enquanto o terremoto sacudia o chão, as pessoas se dispersaram dos edifícios, com medo de desabamento.
03
dispersar, espalhar
to cause individuals within a group to separate and move away in various directions
Transitive: to scatter sb/sth
Exemplos
The dog 's bark scattered the group of squirrels foraging in the backyard.
O latido do cachorro dispersou o grupo de esquilos que procuravam comida no quintal.
04
espalhar, disseminar
to distribute seeds or similar particles over an area by casting them in various directions
Transitive: to scatter seeds or particles somewhere
Exemplos
The landscaper scattered grass seed over the bare patches of lawn to promote growth.
O paisagista espalhou sementes de grama sobre os trechos desnudos do gramado para promover o crescimento.
05
espalhar, dispersar
to distribute or spread out objects, items, or particles over a surface at random or irregular intervals
Transitive: to scatter objects or particles somewhere
Exemplos
She scattered breadcrumbs along the forest path to attract birds and wildlife.
Ela espalhou migalhas de pão ao longo da trilha da floresta para atrair pássaros e animais selvagens.
Scatter
01
dispersão, espalhamento
the act of scattering
02
dispersão, espalhamento
a haphazard distribution in all directions
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