sprawling

• 形容某物以无序、不规则的方式延伸或铺展在很大面积上；也指城市、建筑群等杂乱无章地向外扩张。

Describes something that spreads out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

1. Spreading out widelyB2formal

   Extending or spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

   蔓延的

   • The city's sprawling suburbs cover miles of countryside.
   • A sprawling garden surrounded the old mansion.
   • The company has a sprawling network of offices across the globe.

   同义词expansiveextensiveramblingspread outspreadingstragglingtrailinguncoordinated

   反义词compactconcentratedconfinedcontainedlimitednarrowrestricted

• 名词，指四肢随意伸开、不雅的姿势，或指无序、散乱蔓延的状态。

A noun referring to an awkward or ungainly posture in which a person's arms and legs are spread out loosely.

1. Ungainly postureC1formal

   A sprawling position or posture, typically with arms and legs spread out awkwardly.

   四仰八叉

   • He lay in a sprawling on the sofa after the long hike.
   • The child's sprawling on the floor made it hard to walk around.
   • She fell into a sprawling, her limbs splayed in all directions.

   同义词flopsplaysprawlspread

   反义词erectnessuprightness

• 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