spray

• 指以细小液滴形式散布在空中的液体，也指大量细小物体在空中飞舞；还指一枝上开出的花簇、将液体喷成雾状的装置，以及大气中的水珠或喷射的蒸汽。

A noun referring to a liquid dispersed as fine droplets, a quantity of small objects flying through the air, a flower arrangement on a single branch, a dispenser that turns liquid into mist, water droplets in the atmosphere, or a jet of vapor.

1. Pesticide sprayB1formalscientific

   A liquid or suspension containing chemicals used to kill pests, applied by spraying.

   杀虫喷雾

   • The farmer applied a spray to protect the crops from insects.
   • This spray is effective against garden pests.
   • Always wear gloves when using a chemical spray.

   同义词insecticidepesticide

2. Flying objectsB2informal

   A quantity of small objects propelled through the air, like bullets or sparks.

   喷射物

   • A spray of bullets flew across the battlefield.
   • The machine emitted a spray of sparks.
   • A spray of gravel hit the car's windshield.

   同义词bursthailshowervolley

3. Floral arrangementB1formalart

   A flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage.

   花枝

   • She placed a spray of roses on the table.
   • The florist created a beautiful spray of lilies.
   • A spray of cherry blossoms decorated the entrance.

   同义词sprig

4. DispenserA2formal

   A device that turns a liquid into a fine mist, used for applying perfume, paint, or other substances.

   喷雾器

   • She used a perfume spray before leaving the house.
   • The paint spray made the job much faster.
   • He bought a new spray for his garden hose.

   同义词aerosolatomizernebulizersprayervaporizer

5. Water dropletsB1formal

   Small drops of water in the air, created by waves or waterfalls.

   水雾

   • The ocean spray felt refreshing on a hot day.
   • We could feel the spray from the waterfall.
   • The boat was covered in sea spray.

   同义词fine spraymistspindrift

6. Jet of vaporB2formaltechnical

   A stream of vapor or fine mist ejected from a nozzle or opening.

   喷雾

   • The steam engine released a spray of vapor.
   • A spray of mist came from the humidifier.
   • The aerosol can produced a fine spray of deodorant.

   同义词aerosolmistspritzspumevapor

• 表示将液体以细小液滴或雾状形式喷出的动作，也指用这种方式把物质涂覆到某物表面。

A verb used to indicate the act of dispersing liquid in small drops or a fine mist, or applying a substance in this manner.

1. Disperse in dropletsB1formal

   To be released or emitted in a fine mist or spray of liquid.

   喷雾

   • Water sprayed from the broken pipe.
   • The perfume sprayed out of the bottle.
   • The hose sprayed water across the garden.

   同义词atomizedrizzlemistshowersprinklespritz

2. Scatter in a jetB1formal

   To scatter or apply a liquid in a mass or jet of small droplets.

   喷洒

   • She sprayed the plants with insecticide.
   • He sprayed paint onto the wall.
   • The firefighter sprayed water onto the flames.

   同义词atomizejetmistshowerspattersplattersprinklesquirt

3. Cover with liquidB1formal

   To cover a surface by applying a liquid in a fine mist or stream.

   用液体覆盖

   • They sprayed the car with a protective coating.
   • She sprayed the furniture with polish.
   • The farmer sprayed the crops with fertilizer.

   同义词atomizedousehosemistshowersprinklespritzsquirt