diffuse

Describes something that is spread out over a large area, not concentrated, or lacking clarity and focus.

ruОписывает что-то, что распространяется на большой площади, не сконцентрировано или лишено чёткости и фокуса.esDescribe algo que se extiende por una gran área, que no está concentrado o que carece de nitidez y foco.frQui s'étend sur une grande surface sans être concentré, ou qui manque de netteté et de précision.deBeschreibt etwas, das sich über eine große Fläche ausbreitet, nicht konzentriert ist oder unklar und unscharf erscheint.ptDescreve algo que se espalha por uma grande área, que não está concentrado ou que é vago e sem foco.zh形容某事物分布广泛、不集中，或指言辞、光线、图像等模糊、不清晰、缺乏焦点。arيُطلق على شيء ينتشر على مساحة واسعة أو لا يكون مركّزًا في نقطة واحدة، كما يُستخدم لوصف شيء غير واضح الحدود أو يفتقر إلى التركيز.

1. Spread out or scattered B2 formal

   Not concentrated; spread over a wide area.

   • The light from the lamp was soft and diffuse.
   • The organization has a diffuse structure with many branches.
   • Diffuse pollution comes from many small sources.

   ruРассеянныйesdifuso, dispersofrdiffus, diffusedeDiffusptDifusozh分散的arمنتشر

   Синонимы: dispersedscatteredsparsespreadwidespread

   Антонимы: concentratedfocusedlocalized

2. Lacking clarity or focus C1 formal

   Not clearly or concisely expressed; verbose or rambling.

   • His speech was too diffuse and lacked a central argument.
   • The report was criticized for being diffuse and hard to follow.
   • Diffuse writing often confuses the reader.

   ruРасплывчатыйesdifuso (falta de claridad)frdiffus (sens : manquant de clarté)deWeitschweifig, unklarptDifusozh含糊不清arمبهم

   Синонимы: circuitousdigressivelong-windedprolixramblingscatteredunclearvagueverbosewordy

   Антонимы: concisesuccinct

• more diffuse comparative form
• most diffuse superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of spreading something widely, or making a situation less tense or hostile.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по широкому распространению чего-либо или снижению напряженности или враждебности ситуации.esVerbo usado para referirse a la acción de extender algo ampliamente o de reducir la tensión o la hostilidad de una situación.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de répandre largement quelque chose, ou de réduire la tension ou l'hostilité d'une situation.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des weiten Verbreitens von etwas oder das Verringern von Spannung oder Feindseligkeit zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de espalhar algo amplamente ou de reduzir a tensão ou hostilidade de uma situação.zh动词，表示使某物广泛传播、散布开来，或使紧张、敌对的气氛得以缓和。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على نشر الشيء على نطاق واسع أو تخفيف حدة التوتر أو العداء في موقف ما.

1. Spread over a wide area B2 formal

   To spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among many people.

   • The light diffused through the fog, creating a soft glow.
   • The organization aims to diffuse knowledge about climate change.
   • The scent of flowers diffused throughout the room.

   ruРаспространятьesDifundirfrrépandredeVerbreitenptDifundirzh扩散arنشر

   Синонимы: broadcastcirculatedispersedisseminatedistributepropagatescatterspread

   Антонимы: collectconcentrategather

2. Reduce tension or conflict B2 formal

   To make a tense or dangerous situation less serious or more controlled.

   • The mediator tried to diffuse the argument between the two parties.
   • She used humor to diffuse the tension in the room.
   • The police officer's calm voice helped diffuse the confrontation.

   ruРазрядитьesmitigar, disminuir la tensiónfrdésamorcer, apaiserdeEntschärfenptAliviar a tensãozh缓和arتخفيف التوتر

   Синонимы: alleviatedefuseeaselessenmitigatemollifypacifysoothe

   Антонимы: aggravateescalateintensify

• diffused past participle
• diffused past simple
• diffusing present participle
• diffuses third person singular