branched

• 形容词，指具有分支、分成枝杈的，常用于技术或植物学语境。

Describes something that has or is divided into branches; often used in technical or botanical contexts.

1. Having branchesB2formal

   Having or covered with branches; divided into branches.

   有分枝的

   • The branched tree provided ample shade in the garden.
   • The branched structure of the coral reef is fascinating.
   • The branched roots of the plant spread widely underground.

   同义词arboriformbranchingbranchydividedforkedramoseramous

   反义词branchlessunbranched

2. Divided into partsB2formal

   Divided into separate parts or sections, like a tree's branches.

   分叉的

   • The company has a branched organizational structure.
   • The river formed a branched delta near the coast.
   • The branched network of roads made navigation confusing.

   同义词bifurcatedbranchingdivergentdividedforkedprongedsplit

   反义词singlestraightunbranched

• 动词，表示分叉、分开成几个部分，或扩展到新的领域、分支。

A verb used to indicate the act of dividing or diverging into separate parts, or expanding into new areas or activities.

1. Diverge or splitB1formal

   To divide into separate parts or directions.

   分叉

   • The road branches off to the left near the forest.
   • The river branches into several smaller streams.
   • The conversation branched into different topics.

   同义词bifurcatedivergedivideforkramifyseparatesplitsubdivide

   反义词convergejoinmergeunite

2. Expand into new areasB2formal

   To start a new part of a business, organization, or activity.

   拓展

   • The company is branching out into international markets.
   • She decided to branch into freelance writing after years in journalism.
   • The university plans to branch into online education.

   同义词broadendiversifyexpandextendproliferateramifyspread

短语动词变体branch out