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to spread
01
to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people
Intransitive: to spread
Example
The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places.
Right now, concerns about the pandemic are spreading across the globe.
02
展开, 铺开
to open something that is closed or folded
Transitive: to spread a closed or folded object
Example
She spread the blanket on the grass for a picnic.
He spread the newspaper on the table to read.
03
传播, 扩散
to extend something across a surface or throughout a space
Transitive: to spread sth somewhere
Example
The gardener spread fertilizer across the entire lawn to promote healthy grass growth.
The chef instructed the kitchen staff to spread herbs generously over the pizza before baking.
04
涂抹 (tú mǒ), 抹 (mǒ)
to put a layer of a smooth or soft substance over a surface
Transitive: to spread a soft substance on a surface
Example
She spread butter on her toast before adding the jam.
He spread cream cheese on the bagel for breakfast.
05
to cause something to reach or affect a larger area or group of people
Transitive: to spread influence of something
Example
The campaign spread its influence to neighboring cities.
The charity spread its efforts to other regions in need of help.
06
to make more people know or be aware of something by sharing or promoting it
Transitive: to spread a piece of information or message
Example
The organization spread awareness about the importance of environmental conservation through educational campaigns.
The activists spread information about human rights violations in the region.
07
展开, 延展
to extend or stretch something out
Transitive: to spread a body part
Example
The eagle spread its wings wide as it soared gracefully through the sky.
The cat stretched and spread its body across the sunny spot on the windowsill.
08
涂抹, 铺展
to cover or overlay a surface with a substance, material, or object
Transitive: to spread a surface with a material
Example
The artist spread the sculpture with a layer of wax to give it a glossy finish.
They spread the driveway with gravel to improve its appearance and durability.
09
to become known by a larger group of people
Example
The rumor spread quickly throughout the office.
The news about the new law spread rapidly across the country.
Spread
01
牧场, 农场
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
02
差距, 差异
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
03
散布, 扩散
a haphazard distribution in all directions
04
the act or process of something becoming known or shared by a larger area or group
Example
The rapid spread of ideas led to important social changes.
Efforts were made to control the spread of false stories.
05
床罩, 床单
decorative cover for a bed
06
盛宴, 丰盛的宴会
a feast featuring a variety of delicious dishes that bring immense satisfaction and pleasure to those partaking in it
spread
01
广泛的, 遍布的
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
02
展开的, 扩展的
expanded in dimension
03
盛宴的, 准备好的
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
