to scatter
01
分散, 散播
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
例子
The wind scattered the autumn leaves in all directions, creating a colorful carpet on the ground.
风把秋天的叶子吹散到四面八方，在地上形成了一块色彩斑斓的地毯。
The hailstorm scattered stones across the roof, causing damage to the shingles.
冰雹散落石头在屋顶上，对瓦片造成了损害。
02
分散, 散开
to disperse or break up as a group, with individuals moving away in various directions
Intransitive
例子
As the predator approached, the herd of deer scattered into the forest, seeking cover.
当捕食者接近时，鹿群散开进入森林，寻找掩护。
When the thunderstorm approached, beachgoers scattered from the shoreline, seeking shelter.
当雷暴临近时，海滩上的人们从海岸线散开，寻找庇护所。
03
驱散, 散布
to cause individuals within a group to separate and move away in various directions
Transitive: to scatter sb/sth
例子
The loud noise of the fireworks scattered the birds roosting in the trees.
烟花的巨响驱散了栖息在树上的鸟儿。
The sudden appearance of the predator scattered the herd of grazing antelope.
捕食者的突然出现驱散了正在吃草的羚羊群。
04
撒播, 散布
to distribute seeds or similar particles over an area by casting them in various directions
Transitive: to scatter seeds or particles somewhere
例子
The farmer scattered seeds across the freshly plowed field to plant the next crop.
农民在新耕的田地里撒播种子，以种植下一季作物。
She scattered flower seeds in the garden beds to create a colorful display in the spring.
她在花园床中撒播了花种，以便在春天创造出色彩斑斓的展示。
05
散布, 散播
to distribute or spread out objects, items, or particles over a surface at random or irregular intervals
Transitive: to scatter objects or particles somewhere
例子
The artist scattered rose petals across the canvas to create an abstract pattern.
艺术家将玫瑰花瓣撒在画布上以创建抽象图案。
The gardener scattered fertilizer across the lawn to promote healthy growth.
园丁在草坪上撒肥料以促进健康生长。
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