单词 | dispersal |
释义 | dispersal (once / 9517 pages) n Dispersal is the act of spreading something around. This could be positive (like a dispersal of money) or negative (like a dispersal of a crowd because of a bomb). If you know that dispersing is when something spreads out or separates, then you have a headstart to understanding dispersal. Dispersal causes something to be diffused or disseminated, like the dispersal of seeds in a garden. A strong wind could cause the dispersal of someone’s homework. A tear gas bomb causes the dispersal of tear gas, which in turn will cause the dispersal of a crowd. Anytime something is spreading out or becoming widespread, there's a dispersal at play. WORD FAMILYdispersal: dispersals+/disperse: dispersal, dispersed, disperses, dispersing, dispersion, dispersive/dispersed: dispersedly/dispersion: dispersions/dispersive: dispersively USAGE EXAMPLESWhy was he running against the flow of dispersal? The New Yorker(Dec 25, 2016) It said the forces responded with riot dispersal means. Seattle Times(Dec 18, 2016) The air quality forecast was provided by King’s College London , which said an area of high pressure over Britain has led to poor pollutant dispersal. Washington Times(Dec 01, 2016) n the act of dispersing or diffusing something Syn|Hypo|Hyper diffusion, dispersion, dissemination crop-dusting, spraying the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft) spread, spreading act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time |
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