单词 | dilate |
释义 | Word Frequency dilate(daɪˈleɪt, dɪ-) verb 1. to expand or cause to expand; make or become wider or larger the pupil of the eye dilates in the dark 2. (intr; often foll by on or upon) to speak or write at length; expand or enlarge Derived forms dilatable (diˈlatable) adjective dilatability (diˌlataˈbility) or dilatableness (diˈlatableness) noun dilation (diˈlation) or dilatation (ˌdaɪləˈteɪʃən, ˌdɪ-) noun dilatational (ˌdilaˈtational) adjective dilative (daɪˈleɪtɪv, dɪ-) adjective Word origin C14: from Latin dīlātāre to spread out, amplify, from dis- apart + lātus wide |
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