diffuse verb intransitive or transitive /dɪˈfjuːz/ ■to (cause something to) spread in many directions (使)扩散,(使)传播,(使)散布•Television is a powerful means of diffusing knowledge.电视是传播知识的有力工具。 ■to (cause a gas or liquid to) spread through or into a surrounding substance by mixing with it (使气体或液体)弥漫,扩散,渗透•Oxygen diffuses from the lungs into the bloodstream.氧气从肺部渗透到血液之中。 •The drop of red dye diffused slowly in the water.那滴红色染料在水中慢慢扩散开来。 adjective]dɪˈfjuːs/ SPREAD 扩散的 ■spread out and not directed in one place 扩散的,弥漫的,分散的•a diffuse light漫射光 •The company has become large and diffuse.公司规模大了,业务范围也更广了。 adjective]dɪˈfjuːs/ NOT CLEAR 费解的 disapproving ■not clear or easy to understand 含混的,费解的,晦涩的•a diffuse literary style晦涩的文风 |