Definitions
v. To reach, or make something reach, more people or places
传播；蔓延
v. To open something out or cover a surface with something
展开；摊开；涂抹
n. The process of reaching a wider area or more people
传播；扩散
Example
She spread a blanket under the tree for our picnic.
她在树下铺了一条毯子，供我们野餐用。
The rapid spread of false information online highlights the importance of teaching critical reading skills in schools.
虚假信息在网上迅速传播，凸显了学校教授批判性阅读技能的重要性。
Collocations
- spread awareness
- spread rapidly
- spread butter
- the spread of disease
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为spread。
FAQ
- What does spread mean?
- To reach, or make something reach, more people or places To open something out or cover a surface with something The process of reaching a wider area or more people
- How is spread pronounced?
- UK /spred/, US /spred/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
