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散发
sàn fā
Meaning
- to distribute; to emit; to give off
Definition
发出并散布；分发；散发（气味、光、热等）。
To emit and spread; to distribute; to give off (smell, light, heat, etc.).
Usage
常用于表示某种物质或抽象事物向四周扩散，或表示分发物品。
Often used to indicate the diffusion of a substance or abstract concept to the surroundings, or to denote the distribution of items.
Examples
- 1 春天的花朵散发出迷人的香气。 (Spring flowers give off a charming fragrance.)
- 2 他在街头散发传单。 (He is distributing flyers on the street.)
- 3 这种物质在高温下会散发有毒气体。 (This substance emits toxic gases at high temperatures.)
- 4 她的演讲散发出自信的光芒。 (Her speech radiates confidence.)
- 5 志愿者向居民散发救灾物资。 (Volunteers distributed relief supplies to residents.)
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