radiate

• 指物体向四周发出光、热或能量等；也指从中心点向四周扩散、散发。

To emit rays of light, heat, or energy; to spread out from a central point.

1. Arranged like raysC1formal

   Arranged in a pattern that spreads outward from a central point, like rays or radii.

   放射状的

   • The spokes of the wheel are radiate in design.
   • The city's streets have a radiate layout from the central square.
   • The radiate pattern of the chandelier was elegant.

   同义词radialradiatingstellate

2. Having ray-like partsC1formal

   Possessing parts that extend outward like rays, often used to describe certain flower heads.

   辐射状

   • The daisy has a radiate flower head with white petals.
   • Many plants in the aster family have radiate inflorescences.
   • The radiate structure of the sunflower is iconic.

   同义词radiating

• 动词，指以射线或波的形式发射能量、光、热或粒子，或从中心点向外扩散、散发。

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting energy, light, heat, or particles in rays or waves, or to spread outward from a central point.

1. Emit rays or wavesB2formalscientific

   To send out rays of light, heat, or other energy in the form of waves.

   辐射

   • The sun radiates light and warmth across the solar system.
   • A campfire radiates heat in all directions.
   • The lighthouse radiates a powerful beam of light.

   同义词beamcastdiffusedischargeemanateemitgive offreleasesend outshine

   反义词absorbsoak

2. Project a quality or feelingB2formal

   To clearly show or project a particular quality, emotion, or characteristic.

   散发

   • She radiates confidence and positivity wherever she goes.
   • His face radiated pure joy when he saw the surprise.
   • The leader radiates authority and calmness.

   同义词displayemanateemitexhibitexudeprojectreflectshow

   反义词absorbconcealhidemasksuppress

3. Spread outward from a centerB2formalscientific

   To extend or spread outward from a central point or focus.

   从中心向外扩散

   • The roads radiate from the town square like spokes of a wheel.
   • The cracks radiated from the center of the impact.
   • The nerves radiate from the spinal cord to the rest of the body.

   同义词branch outdiffusedispersedivergeemanatefan outspread

   反义词collectconcentrateconvergegather

4. Show a bright complexionB2informal

   To have a face that is glowing with a strong, healthy color, such as red or pink.

   容光焕发

   • Her cheeks radiated a rosy hue after the run.
   • His face radiated with a healthy glow after the vacation.
   • The cold wind made her skin radiate a bright pink.

   同义词bloomflushglowshine

5. Emit light as if in raysC1formalart

   To cause something to be seen by emitting light in a ray-like manner.

   发出光芒

   • The stained glass window radiated colorful beams of light into the room.
   • The diamond radiated flashes of brilliance under the spotlight.
   • The city skyline radiated a warm glow at dusk.

   同义词beamcastemitflashgleamglitterglowprojectshine

6. Feel intense happinessB2informal

   To experience a strong feeling of well-being or happiness, often from good health or strong emotion.

   散发幸福

   • She radiated happiness at her wedding reception.
   • He radiated contentment after finishing the marathon.
   • The children radiated excitement on Christmas morning.

   同义词beamglowshine

7. Issue in rays or wavesC1formalscientific

   To emerge or be given off in the form of rays or waves.

   辐射

   • Heat radiates from the engine while it runs.
   • Sound waves radiate from the speaker in all directions.
   • Energy radiates from the core of the reactor.

   同义词beamemanateglowissueproceedshine

8. Diversify into new formsC1formalscientific

   To spread into new environments or habitats, leading to variation or diversification.

   扩散

   • The species radiated into many different forms across the islands.
   • The company's products radiated into new markets globally.
   • The plant family radiated into diverse species adapted to different climates.

   同义词branch outdivergediversifyproliferatespread