metastasize
US /metˈæs.tə.saɪz/
UK /metˈæs.tə.saɪz/
1.
轉移, 擴散
to spread to other sites in the body by metastasis
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The cancer cells began to metastasize to the lungs.
癌細胞開始轉移到肺部。
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Doctors are concerned the tumor might metastasize quickly.
醫生擔心腫瘤可能會迅速轉移。
2.
蔓延, 擴散
to spread or extend to other areas or aspects
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The problem began in one department and quickly metastasized throughout the entire company.
問題始於一個部門，並迅速蔓延到整個公司。
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His bad habits started to metastasize into other areas of his life.
他的壞習慣開始蔓延到他生活的其他方面。