spread-eagle

• 形容双臂和双腿大幅度张开的姿势，如同展翅的鹰；也指被完全展开或摊开的状态。

Describes a position with arms and legs stretched out wide, resembling an eagle with spread wings.

1. Lying with limbs outstretchedB2formal

   Having the arms and legs stretched out wide and apart, resembling the shape of an eagle with spread wings.

   四肢摊开

   • The child lay spread-eagle on the grass, looking at the clouds.
   • He fell spread-eagle on the ice after slipping.
   • The gymnast landed spread-eagle on the mat.

• 动词，指四肢伸展、张开双臂双腿地躺着或趴着，像鹰展开翅膀一样，常用于描述姿势或位置。

A verb meaning to stretch out with arms and legs extended, like an eagle with spread wings, often used to describe a position or posture.

1. Stretch out completelyB2informal

   To extend one's arms and legs outward, lying flat on a surface.

   四肢摊开

   • He spread-eagled on the grass after the long run.
   • The child spread-eagled on the bed, taking up all the space.
   • She spread-eagled on the floor to relax her muscles.

   同义词splaysprawlspread outstretch out

   反义词curlfoldtuck

2. Stretch overC1informal

   To cover or extend across a wide area.

   伸展覆盖

   • The map spread-eagled across the entire table.
   • His influence spread-eagled over several departments.
   • The news spread-eagled across the country within hours.

   同义词coveroverspreadspanspread over

3. Execute a spread eagle on skatesC1formal

   A figure skating move where the skater glides with arms and legs stretched out.

   花样滑冰展翅滑行

   • The skater performed a perfect spread eagle during the routine.
   • She practiced the spread eagle move for hours.
   • The spread eagle is a classic element in figure skating.

4. Stand with arms and legs spread outB2informal

   To stand in a position with limbs extended outward, often for balance or display.

   张开四肢站立

   • The guard spread-eagled against the wall for the search.
   • He spread-eagled to keep his balance on the narrow ledge.
   • The performer spread-eagled on stage to dramatic effect.

   同义词splaysprawl

5. Defeat disastrouslyC1informal

   To defeat someone or something in a complete and overwhelming manner.

   彻底击败

   • The team spread-eagled their opponents in the final match.
   • The company spread-eagled its competitors with the new product.
   • The army spread-eagled the enemy forces in a decisive battle.

   同义词annihilateclobbercreamcrushdruboverwhelmroutsmashthrashtrounce