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pervade

/pɚˈveɪd/

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to spread through every part of a place or thing

弥漫；遍及

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The smell of fresh bread seemed to pervade the entire street.
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新鲜面包的香味似乎弥漫了整条街。
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Pronunciation: /pɚˈveɪd/

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