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Scatter Meaning in English

word

/ˈskætɝ/
SKA-dur
/skˈætɐ/
SKA-tuh

释义

To throw or spread things over a large area in different directions; also, to move apart in many directions.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used with physical objects (e.g. 'scatter seeds', 'scatter papers'), but can also describe people or animals suddenly moving apart ('the crowd scattered'). Often occurs in passive or reflexive phrases. More formal than casual synonyms like 'spread' when talking about people.

例句

Please scatter the seeds in the garden.

basic

The wind will scatter the papers everywhere.

basic

The children scatter when the bell rings.

basic

You can scatter a few pillows on the sofa for decoration.

natural

After the fireworks, people began to scatter and head home.

natural

Don't just scatter your clothes everywhere; put them in the closet.

natural