branching

• 形容某物分成若干部分或分支，常用于比喻过程或结构。

Describes something that divides into separate parts or branches, often used in a figurative sense for processes or structures.

1. Dividing into branchesB2formal

   Having or forming branches; diverging from a main part.

   分枝的

   • The branching tree provided ample shade in the garden.
   • The river's branching delta created many small islands.
   • The branching pattern of the veins is clearly visible.

   同义词arborescentbrancheddendriticdivergingdividedforkingramosesplitting

   反义词linearstraightunbranched

2. Expanding or diversifyingB2formal

   Extending into new areas or activities; diverging from a central focus.

   扩展或多元化的

   • The company is branching into new markets overseas.
   • Her branching interests include art, music, and science.
   • The branching paths of the career led to many opportunities.

   同义词divergingexpandingspreadingwidening

   反义词centralizingconvergingunifying

• 指分叉、分支的过程或结构，即从主体分出若干部分、支线或下属单位，常用于生物学、计算机科学和决策等领域。

A noun referring to the process or pattern of dividing into separate parts, branches, or subdivisions, often used in contexts like biology, computing, or decision-making.

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1. Division into partsB2formal

   The process or state of dividing into separate branches or sections.

   分支

   • The branching of the river created several small islands.
   • The company's branching into new markets was successful.
   • The tree's branching pattern is typical of oak species.

   同义词bifurcationdivisionforkingpartingramificationseparationsplittingsubdivision

   反义词consolidationconvergencejoiningmergingunification

2. Decision pointB2formal

   A point in a process or system where multiple paths or options are available.

   分支点

   • The algorithm uses branching to handle different scenarios.
   • In the story, the branching of the plot leads to multiple endings.
   • The decision tree has several branching points for analysis.

   同义词forkjunctionturning point

• 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