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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'。
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。)
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。)