metastasize
US /metˈæs.tə.saɪz/
UK /metˈæs.tə.saɪz/
1.
转移, 扩散
to spread to other sites in the body by metastasis
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The cancer cells began to metastasize to the lungs.
癌细胞开始转移到肺部。
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Doctors are concerned the tumor might metastasize quickly.
医生担心肿瘤可能会迅速转移。
2.
蔓延, 扩散
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.
问题始于一个部门，并迅速蔓延到整个公司。
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His bad habits started to metastasize into other areas of his life.
他的坏习惯开始蔓延到他生活的其他方面。