| 单词 | diffuse |
| 释义 | diffuse Word forms: diffuses , diffusing , diffused pronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (dɪfjuːz ). The adjective is pronounced (dɪfjuːs ). 1. verb If something such as knowledge or information is diffused, or if it diffuses somewhere, it is made known over a wide area or to a lot of people. [written] Over time, the technology is diffused and adopted by other countries. [be VERB-ed] ...an attempt to diffuse new ideas. [VERB noun] As agriculture developed, agricultural ideas diffused across Europe. [VERB preposition] diffusion (dɪfjuːʒən ) uncountable noun ...the development and diffusion of ideas. [+ of] Synonyms: rambling, wandering, verbiage, wordiness Synonyms: spreading, distribution, scattering, circulation 2. verb To diffuse a feeling, especially an undesirable one, means to cause it to weaken and lose its power to affect people. The arrival of letters from the president did nothing to diffuse the tension. [VERB noun] 3. verb If something diffuses light, it causes the light to spread weakly in different directions. Diffusing a light also reduces its power. [VERB noun] The sun slid behind trees, its last light diffused by wintry branches. [VERB noun] 4. verb To diffuse or be diffused through something means to move and spread through it. It allows nicotine to diffuse slowly and steadily into the bloodstream. [VERB preposition] It created a glowing centre of warmth that quickly diffused through my limbs. [VERB preposition] Speakers that diffuse music into each room are hidden in the ceiling. [VERB noun preposition] diffusion uncountable noun There are data on the rates of diffusion of molecules. [+ of] Synonyms: rambling, wandering, verbiage, wordiness 5. adjective Something that is diffuse is not directed towards one place or concentrated in one place but spread out over a large area. [written] ...a diffuse community. A cold, diffuse light filtered in through the skylight. Synonyms: spread-out, scattered, dispersed, unconcentrated 6. adjective If you describe something as diffuse, you mean that it is vague and difficult to understand or explain. His writing is diffuse and it is difficult to make out what he is trying to say. Synonyms: rambling, loose, vague, meandering Collocations: diffuse light Designed to diffuse light on the skin, this works perfectly in flashbulb situations, minimising shine. Times, Sunday Times With a diffuse light that doesn't illuminate many yards beyond your handlebars and several excellent flash modes, it's ideal for weaving around city streets. Times, Sunday Times Diffuse light, rather than exposed bulbs, will create glowing areas. Times,Sunday Times Some solar cells work better in direct sunlight, others can use more diffuse light. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The central third of each vault was glazed, providing ample diffuse light. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But while this sounded sensible, its effect has been to diffuse responsibility. Times, Sunday Times They can diffuse responsibility and create the illusion of industry. Times, Sunday Times The point was to diffuse responsibility across the community. Times, Sunday Times They also found that individuals are more likely to diffuse responsibility in group situations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the latter situation stress can build up in the absence of any form of physical release which could diffuse the situation. Healthy By Nature (1994) Credit should go to the Swede for the speed with which he got to his feet to diffuse the situation. The Sun (2006) When we are embarrassed we tend to laugh diffuse the situation, but if you laugh while telling him to stop you give him mixed messages. The Sun (2006) Translations: Chinese: 普及 Japanese: 普及させる/普及する |
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