Word · Frequency #14271
sprawling
/ˈsprɔlɪŋ/
adjective
蔓生的；不规则伸展的
spreading out in an untidy or irregular way
- 1.
That sprawls; that spreads in a disorderly fashion.
蔓延的；无序扩展的。
蔓延的；无序扩展的。；蔓生的；不规则地伸展的
In use
The sprawling suburbs have consumed vast areas of farmland.
The sprawling vines covered the entire garden wall.
He lay sprawling on the grass, enjoying the sunshine.
sprawling + noun
作定语，修饰名词，表示不规则扩展。
a sprawling city
一座蔓生的城市
be + sprawling
作表语，描述主语的状态。
The city is sprawling.
这座城市不规则地伸展。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- sprawlings
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
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