sprawl
US /sprɑːl/
UK /sprɑːl/
動詞
1.
癱倒, 四肢伸展
sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
範例:
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She let herself sprawl on the sofa.
她讓自己癱倒在沙發上。
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He sprawled out on the grass, enjoying the sun.
他四肢伸展地躺在草地上，享受著陽光。
2.
蔓延, 擴張
spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way
範例:
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The town sprawled along the riverbank.
小鎮沿著河岸蔓延開來。
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The city has sprawled outwards for miles.
這座城市已經向外擴張了數英里。
名詞
1.
城市擴張, 無序蔓延
the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas
範例:
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Urban sprawl is a major concern for environmentalists.
城市無序擴張是環保主義者關注的主要問題。
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The city's rapid sprawl has led to increased traffic congestion.
城市快速的擴張導致交通擁堵加劇。
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