diffuse
意味: As a verb, to spread or scatter widely in all directions. As an adjective, spread out over a wide area, or lacking focus and conciseness.
Diffuse has distinct verb and adjective pronunciations (verb: dih-FYOOZ; adjective: dih-FYOOS) and subtly different connotations in each role. As a verb, it describes the physical spreading of light, heat, or gas, or the figurative spreading of ideas and tensions — 'diffuse a crisis' is a common construction. As an adjective, it can describe something geographically spread out (a diffuse population) or intellectually unfocused (a diffuse argument). In physics, diffuse reflection scatters light in many directions, as opposed to specular reflection from a mirror.
例文
- The lampshade served to diffuse the harsh light, casting a warm glow across the room. 灯罩起到了扩散刺眼光线的作用,在房间里投射出温暖的光晕。La pantalla de la lámpara servía para difundir la luz intensa, proyectando un resplandor cálido por toda la habitación.ランプシェードは強い光を拡散させ、部屋全体に温かな光を投げかけていた。전등갓은 강한 빛을 확산시켜 방 전체에 따뜻한 빛을 드리웠다.
- The government attempted to diffuse public anger by announcing an independent review of the decision. 政府试图通过宣布对该决定进行独立审查来化解公众的愤怒。El gobierno intentó difuminar la ira pública anunciando una revisión independiente de la decisión.政府はその決定に対する独立した検証を発表することで、国民の怒りを鎮めようとした。정부는 그 결정에 대한 독립적인 검토를 발표함으로써 국민의 분노를 누그러뜨리려 했다.
- The author's argument was too diffuse, ranging across so many topics that no single thread held the reader's attention. 作者的论证过于散漫,涉及太多话题,以至于没有一条主线能够吸引读者的注意力。El argumento del autor era demasiado difuso, abarcando tantos temas que ningún hilo conductor mantenía la atención del lector.著者の議論はあまりにも散漫で、非常に多くのテーマにわたっていたため、読者の注意を引く一貫した筋が見当たらなかった。저자의 논지는 지나치게 산만하여 너무 많은 주제에 걸쳐 있었기 때문에 독자의 주의를 끄는 일관된 줄기가 없었다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: academic, journalism, professional
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin diffusus, past participle of diffundere (to pour out, spread), from dis- (apart, in all directions) + fundere (to pour). Entered English in the 15th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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