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:

• 広がる
• 広げる
• 塗る

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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