spread

US /spred/
UK /spred/
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1.

传播, 蔓延

extend over a large or increasing area

:
The fire spread rapidly through the forest.
火势在森林中迅速蔓延
The news of their engagement spread quickly.
他们订婚的消息迅速传开
2.

铺开, 涂抹

open out (something folded or rolled) or arrange (things) so as to cover a larger area

:
She spread the map out on the table.
她把地图铺开在桌子上。
He spread butter on his toast.
他把黄油在吐司上。
1.

传播, 蔓延

the act or process of extending over a large or increasing area

:
The rapid spread of the disease caused concern.
疾病的迅速传播引起了担忧。
We need to prevent the spread of misinformation.
我们需要阻止错误信息的传播
2.

涂抹酱, 酱

a soft food that is easy to spread on bread

:
I like a thick layer of chocolate spread on my toast.
我喜欢在吐司上涂厚厚一层巧克力
Peanut butter is a popular spread.
花生酱是一种受欢迎的涂抹酱