Spread
展开spread+具体事物
She spread the map out on the floor.
她将地图在地板上铺开。
传播或分摊spread+抽象事物
The disease is spread by mosquitoes.
这种疾病是通过蚊子传播的。
Rumors about him are spreading.
关于他的流言四起。
You can pay monthly and spread the cost.
你可以月付,分摊每月的支出。
Tip:回忆一下spread的原始词义,以加深理解。