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单词 overspread
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Definition of overspread in English:

overspread

verb əʊvəˈsprɛdˌoʊvərˈsprɛd
[with object]
  • Cover the surface of; spread over.

    布满;铺盖

    a giant bramble had overspread the path

    一大丛黑莓布满了小路。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Minute fungi overspread the whole exterior, hanging in a fine tangled webwork from the eaves.
    • A wry grin overspread her lips as she found herself walking towards a small hut.
    • Between heaven and earth He separately placed in order men and things, all overspread by the heavens.
    • The wind battered the stable and brought down dead matter from the oak that overspread it.
    • The sky of the plant was overspread with smoke of the burning tires and furniture.
    Synonyms
    envelop, shroud, swathe, veil, cloak, cloud, submerge, enfold, enwrap, surround, bury

Origin

Old English ofersprǣdan (see over-, spread).

Definition of overspread in US English:

overspread

verbˌōvərˈspredˌoʊvərˈsprɛd
[with object]
  • Cover the surface of; spread over.

    布满;铺盖

    a broad smile overspread his face
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Minute fungi overspread the whole exterior, hanging in a fine tangled webwork from the eaves.
    • A wry grin overspread her lips as she found herself walking towards a small hut.
    • The wind battered the stable and brought down dead matter from the oak that overspread it.
    • The sky of the plant was overspread with smoke of the burning tires and furniture.
    • Between heaven and earth He separately placed in order men and things, all overspread by the heavens.
    Synonyms
    envelop, shroud, swathe, veil, cloak, cloud, submerge, enfold, enwrap, surround, bury

Origin

Old English ofersprǣdan (see over-, spread).

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