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diffusing

UK //dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ//US //dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'diffusus'(过去分词形式),由 'dis-'(分开)和 'fundere'(倾倒、流动)组成,字面意思是'分散流动'。

verb

❶ 指气体、液体或光线等物质逐渐分散或传播到更广阔的区域,使浓度或强度降低。

“The scent of flowers was diffusing through the garden.”

(花香在花园中弥漫开来。)

“Light diffused softly through the frosted glass.”

(光线透过磨砂玻璃柔和地散射。)

❶ 在抽象意义上,指使紧张、冲突或情绪等逐渐缓解或分散。

“Her calm voice diffused the tension in the room.”

(她平静的声音缓解了房间里的紧张气氛。)

“The mediator worked to diffuse the argument between the two parties.”

(调解员努力化解双方之间的争执。)

同义词:spreading, dispersing, disseminating, scattering, dissipating

常见短语

diffusing tension — 指通过某种方式缓解紧张的气氛或情绪。

“She told a joke, successfully diffusing the tension in the meeting.”

(她讲了个笑话,成功缓解了会议中的紧张气氛。)

diffusing light — 指使光线变得柔和均匀,避免强烈的直射光。

“The lampshade is designed for diffusing light evenly in the room.”

(这个灯罩的设计是为了让光线在房间里均匀散射。)