sprawl

• 名词，指城市或建筑群无序、广泛地向外扩展蔓延的区域；也指人四肢摊开、懒散瘫坐或躺卧的姿势。

A noun referring to either an extensive, spread-out urban area or an awkward, sprawling posture with limbs extended.

1. Urban expansionB2formal

   The spread of a city and its suburbs over a large area, often in a disorganized or uncontrolled way.

   城市蔓延

   • Urban sprawl has consumed much of the surrounding farmland.
   • The city's sprawl makes public transportation difficult.
   • Environmentalists are concerned about the effects of suburban sprawl.

   同义词developmentexpansiongrowthspreadurbanization

   反义词concentrationcondensationdensification

2. Sprawling postureB1informal

   A position where a person lies or sits with their arms and legs spread out awkwardly.

   四仰八叉的姿势

   • He lay in a comfortable sprawl on the sofa.
   • The child fell asleep in a sprawl on the floor.
   • She was in a relaxed sprawl on the grass.

• 指以杂乱无章或不成规则的方式伸展、铺开或分布，常用于城市无序扩张，或指人懒散地摊开四肢躺卧。

A verb used to describe the act of spreading out in an untidy or irregular manner, often referring to urban expansion or a relaxed body position.

1. Spread out limbsB2formal

   To sit or lie with one's arms and legs spread out in a relaxed or careless manner.

   摊开四肢

   • He sprawled on the sofa after a long day at work.
   • The cat sprawled lazily in the sun.
   • She sprawled across the bed, exhausted.

   同义词floplollloungeslouchspread outstretch out

   反义词curlfoldtuck

2. Spread irregularlyB2formal

   To spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way, often referring to urban development or vegetation.

   蔓延

   • The city sprawled across the valley without any planning.
   • Ivy sprawled over the old stone wall.
   • The suburbs sprawled outward from the city center.

   同义词extendoverflowramblespreadstragglestretchtrail

   反义词clustercompact