diffuse

• 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。

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

1. Spread out or scatteredB2formal

   Not concentrated; spread over a wide area.

   分散的

   • 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.

   同义词dispersedscatteredsparsespreadwidespread

   反义词concentratedfocusedlocalized

2. Lacking clarity or focusC1formal

   Not clearly or concisely expressed; verbose or rambling.

   含糊不清

   • 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.

   同义词circuitousdigressivelong-windedprolixramblingscatteredunclearvagueverbosewordy

   反义词concisesuccinct

• 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。

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

1. B2formal

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

   扩散

   • 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.

   同义词broadcastcirculatedispersedisseminatedistributepropagatescatterspread

   反义词collectconcentrategather

2. Reduce tension or conflictB2formal

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

   缓和

   • 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.

   同义词alleviatedefuseeaselessenmitigatemollifypacifysoothe

   反义词aggravateescalateintensify