to make something reach or be known by more people
The news about the new product quickly spread among the community.
关于新产品的消息很快在社区中传播开来。
to cover a larger area as time passes
The stain spread across the carpet.
污渍在地毯上扩散开来。
to distribute something in various places
Birds help spread seeds over a wide area.
鸟类帮助种子在广阔的区域传播。
to become wider or to make something wider
The river spread out, making a delta.
河流扩散开来,形成了三角洲。
to apply a layer of something onto a surface
Spread the butter evenly on the bread.
均匀地在面包上涂抹黄油。
to lay something out flat
She spread the map out on the table.
她把地图展开在桌子上。
to display items over a surface
The artist spread out her paintings for the exhibition.
艺术家为展览展出了她的画作。
to enlarge an image by moving fingers apart on a touch screen
Spread the image with two fingers to zoom in.
用两根手指展开图像以放大。
to extend limbs or fingers wide
She spread her arms wide and twirled around.
她张开双臂旋转起来。
to divide something over time or among people
Let's spread the work out over the week.
让我们在一周内分散工作。
an increase in the extent of something
The spread of the disease has been contained.
疾病的传播已被控制。
a range of different things or people
The test covered a wide spread of topics.
测试涵盖了广泛的主题。
a type of soft food for spreading on bread
I love peanut butter spread on my toast.
我喜欢在烤面包上涂花生酱。
the area over which something is distributed
The company has a large spread of clients across the country.
这家公司在全国各地拥有广泛的客户群。
the width or extent of something
The wingspan of the eagle is an impressive spread.
鹰的翼展令人印象深刻。
a large advertisement or article in a publication
The magazine featured a beautiful spread about the new fashion line.
杂志特别介绍了新时尚系列。
a large meal with many dishes
The holiday party featured a lavish spread of food.
假日派对上有丰盛的食物。
a large piece of land or property
They own a vast spread of land in the countryside.
他们在乡村拥有一大片土地。
the difference between two values or rates
The spread between the buying and selling price is quite large.
买价和卖价之间的差额相当大。
a decorative cover for a bed
She added a beautiful spread to the bed for a finishing touch.
她为床增添了一条漂亮的床罩作为最后的点缀。