Definitions
v. Sit or lie with your arms and legs spread out.
四肢摊开地坐或躺
v. Spread over a large area in an unplanned way.
无序扩展；蔓延
n. A large area of buildings spreading out without clear planning.
无序扩展的区域
Example
After the hike, we sprawled on the soft grass.
徒步结束后，我们四肢舒展地躺在柔软的草地上。
Urban sprawl can increase dependence on private cars and put pressure on surrounding farmland.
城市无序扩张会增加对私家车的依赖，并给周边农田带来压力。
Collocations
- sprawl on the sofa
- sprawl out
- urban sprawl
- a sprawling city
Word family
- sprawling (adj.)
Usage tip
人作主语常指摊坐或摊躺；urban sprawl指城市扩张。
FAQ
- What does sprawl mean?
- Sit or lie with your arms and legs spread out. Spread over a large area in an unplanned way. A large area of buildings spreading out without clear planning.
- How is sprawl pronounced?
- UK /sprɔːl/, US /sprɔːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
