spread 
英 [spred]  美 [sprɛd] 
v. （使）扩散，蔓延；展开；摊开；涂；将…分散；分摊；（使）传播，散布

n. 传播；酱；盛宴；伸展；范围；价差；蔓延；分配；多样；横贯两版的篇幅

例句：
The greatest hope for reform is the gradual spread of information. 

对改革最大的希望是信息能够因此逐渐传播。

Thanks to the spread of modern technology, trained workers are now more vital than ever. 

由于现代技术的普及，现在训练有素的工人所发挥的作用比以往任何时候都更为重要。

The situation was complicated by the spread of a serious forest fire. 

一场森林大火的蔓延让情况更加复杂。

There are easier ways to encourage the even spread of wealth. 

有一些更简单的方法可以促进财富的平均分配。

He just shrugged and spread his arms. 

他只是耸了耸肩，摊了摊双手。