spread (A2)
カタカナ: スプレッド
IPA: /sprɛd/
Definition
To move over a surface or area, or to make something do this. It describes things expanding in space, information moving through people, or applying a soft substance onto a surface.
意味: 表面や範囲に移動すること、またはそのようにさせること。空間的に広がる、情報が人々に伝わる、あるいは柔らかい物質を表面に塗ることを指します。
Examples / 例文
The news of the accident spread quickly. — The news of the accident spread quickly.
She spread the butter on her toast. — She spread the butter on her toast.
The virus can spread from person to person. — The virus can spread from person to person.
Spread の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Spread:
How to Use Spread
- spread out (phrasal verb)
- To extend over a large area. — "The village spread out along the river."
- spread across (prepositional phrase)
- To extend over a wide area. — "The desert spreads across the continent."
- spread through (prepositional phrase)
- To move or be passed through a place or group. — "The smell spread through the building."
- spread on (prepositional phrase)
- To put a soft food onto a surface like bread. — "He spread jam on his toast."
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