首页英语词典spreadspread英英释意

spread

英[spred] 美[sprɛd]
  • vi. 传播;伸展
  • vt. 传播,散布;展开;伸展;铺开
  • n. 传播;伸展
  • adj. 伸展的

英英释意


1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
2. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures;
"gap between income and outgo"
"the spread between lending and borrowing costs"
3. farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
4. a haphazard distribution in all directions
5. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers
6. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed;
"a banquet for the graduating seniors"
"the Thanksgiving feast"
"they put out quite a spread"
7. two facing pages of a book or other publication
8. the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age);
"she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread"
9. decorative cover for a bed
10. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time