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●ˌspread sth ˈout 🔑1. to arrange a group of objects on a surface so that you can see them all clearly 摆开，摊开（一组物品）◆Spread out all the pieces before you begin the jigsaw.
拼图之前先把所有的小拼片摊开。◆All the brochures were spread out on the floor.
小册子全都摆放在地板上。2. to open sth that is folded and put it down on a flat surface 打开，展开（折起的东西）◆They spread the blanket out on the grass.
他们把毯子铺在草地上。◆The map had been spread out on the table.
地图在桌上摊开。OBJ map, newspaper, blanket3. to stretch your fingers, arms, etc. so that they are apart 伸开，张开（手指、手臂等）◆The boy spread out his arms, pretending to be an aeroplane.
那个男孩张开双臂，模仿飞机。OBJ arms, hands NOTE Spread sth is also frequently used on its own with this meaning. * spread sth 单独使用也常作此义。4. (over sth) to separate sth into parts and arrange them over a period of time or divide them between different people （按时间或按人）分摊，分派；把…分期（或分担）完成 ◆The cost can be spread out over two years.
成本可分摊到两年中。◆I’ll try to spread out the work evenly.
我会尽力把工作平均分配。OBJ cost, work
SYN divide sth (more formal) NOTE Spread sth (over sth) is also frequently used on its own with this meaning * spread sth (over sth) 单独使用也常作此义◆Payments can be spread (over five years).
可（在五年内）分期付款。[v + n/pron + adv] [v + adv + n] |