disperse
/dɪˈspɜːs/ · /dɪˈspɝːs/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5840 in the learning path
散开；驱散
Definitions
v. To spread out or make people or things spread out
散开；驱散
Example
The crowd began to disperse when the rain started.
雨一下起来，人群就开始散去。
Planting trees can help disperse strong winds and protect exposed farmland from soil erosion.
植树有助于分散强风，保护无遮挡的农田免受土壤侵蚀。
Collocations
- disperse a crowd
- disperse seeds
- disperse rapidly
Word family
- dispersal (n.)
- dispersion (n.)
Synonyms
- scatter
- spread
Antonyms
- gather
Usage tip
既可及物也可不及物：驱散人群或人群散去。
FAQ
- What does disperse mean?
- To spread out or make people or things spread out
- How is disperse pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈspɜːs/, US /dɪˈspɝːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
