sprawl
US /sprɑːl/
UK /sprɑːl/
动词
1.
瘫倒, 四肢伸展
sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
示例:
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She let herself sprawl on the sofa.
她让自己瘫倒在沙发上。
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He sprawled out on the grass, enjoying the sun.
他四肢伸展地躺在草地上，享受着阳光。
2.
蔓延, 扩张
spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way
示例:
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The town sprawled along the riverbank.
小镇沿着河岸蔓延开来。
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The city has sprawled outwards for miles.
这座城市已经向外扩张了数英里。
名词
1.
城市扩张, 无序蔓延
the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas
示例:
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Urban sprawl is a major concern for environmentalists.
城市无序扩张是环保主义者关注的主要问题。
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The city's rapid sprawl has led to increased traffic congestion.
城市快速的扩张导致交通拥堵加剧。
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