spread out
US /spred aʊt/
UK /spred aʊt/
1.
散开, 铺开
to extend over a large or increasing area
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The city has spread out over the years, incorporating many smaller towns.
多年来，这座城市已经扩张，并入了许多小城镇。
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The roots of the tree spread out widely.
树的根系广泛分布。
2.
铺开, 展开
to arrange things so that they cover a large area
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Please spread out the maps on the table so we can see them all.
请把地图铺开在桌子上，这样我们都能看到。
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The teacher asked the students to spread out their work on the floor.
老师要求学生们把作业铺开在地板上。