| 词汇 | spread |
| 释义 | spread (noun) spread 7 ENTRIES FOUND: spread (verb) spread (noun) spread-eagled (adjective) point spread (noun) net (noun) wealth (noun) wing (noun) 1 spread /ˈsprɛd/ verb spreads; spread; spreading 1 spread /ˈsprɛd/ verb 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。 Her notes were spread all over the desk.她的笔记在书桌上摆得到处都是。 Help me spread the cloth on the table.帮我把桌布铺在桌上。 — often + out 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。 The cards were spread out across the table.纸牌摆了满满一桌子。 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。 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。 The cancer has spread to her throat.癌细胞已扩散到她的咽喉。 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。 The odor spread throughout the room.这股气味扩散到房间各处。 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。 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。 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。 The religion was spread through/over much of Europe.这种宗教在欧洲许多地方传播。 3 a [no object] : to pass from person to person传递 Her determination and desire to win spread to the other players.她取胜的决心和欲望感染了其他运动员。 b [no object] : to become known by many people流传 The rumor spread quickly.谣言迅速传开。 The news spread like wildfire. [=the news became known very quickly]消息很快传开。 c [+ object] : to cause (something) to become known by many people传播；散布 He was spreading lies/gossip/rumors about her.他在散布关于她的流言蜚语。 People are spreading the word [=telling others] about his book.人们在传扬他的书。 4 : to move (parts of your body) outward or away from each other伸开；张开 [+ object] She spread [=stretched] her arms wide and hugged him.她张开双臂拥抱他。 The bird spreads its wings.鸟儿展开翅膀。 Spread your fingers wide apart.用力张开你的手指。 — often + out Spread out your toes. = Spread your toes out.张开你的脚趾。 There's no room on the couch to spread yourself out.那张沙发躺不下你。 Spread your arms out.张开你的手臂。 [no object] — + out There's no room on the couch to spread out. [=stretch out]那张沙发躺不下。 5 [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 A smile slowly spread across her face.她的脸上渐渐露出了笑容。 A look of disbelief spread across/over their faces.他们的脸上露出不信任的神色。 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。 She carefully spread the plaster over the hole.她仔细地在洞口抹上一层灰泥。 Spread the glue evenly on the paper.在纸上均匀地涂上一层胶水。 7 [+ object] : to divide up (something) over a period of time or among members of a group划分；分期；分配 The payments are spread over a period of six years.应付款项要在六年内分期还清。 You should spread the wealth. [=share your money or good fortune with others]你应当与别人分享你的财富。 — often + out I plan to spread the work out over the next couple of weeks.我打算将工作分摊在未来几周完成。 The course is spread out over two semesters.这门课程分两个学期教授。 spread out [phrasal verb] : to move apart from the other members of a group especially to search an area散开；分散 The police spread out [=fanned out] to search the area faster.警察分散开来以便更迅速地搜查这个地区。 — see also 1spread 1a, 4, 7 (above) spread your net wide — see 1net spread your wings — see 1wing 2 spread /ˈsprɛd/ noun plural spreads 2 spread /ˈsprɛd/ noun 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 — often + of We need to slow the spread of the disease/virus.我们必须减缓疾病/病毒的蔓延。 the spread of infection传染病的蔓延 the spread of new technology新技术的普及 the spread of drugs in the city城市中毒品的传播 the spread of civilization/religion/peace文明/宗教/和平的传播 2 : 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] She offered crackers and a cheese spread.她端来一些饼干和奶酪酱。 [noncount] He uses low-fat spread on his toast.他在烤面包片上抹低脂酱。 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 the spread of a bird's wings鸟的翼展 The plant has a spread of three feet.这株植物有三英尺宽。 4 [count] informal : a large meal盛宴；酒席 — usually singular通常用单数 We always have a huge spread for Thanksgiving.在感恩节我们总要好好地撮一顿。 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 a two-page spread两整版的篇幅 6 [count] US : bedspread 7 [count] US : a large farm or ranch大农场；大牧场 — usually singular通常用单数 He bought a spread of 100 acres.他买了一处占地100英亩的大农场。 They have quite a spread.他们有一个很大的牧场。 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 The poll showed a large spread of opinions.民意测验显示出大量不同的意见。 |
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