spattering
spattering — verb
- spatteringpresent simple I / you / we / they
- spatterings3rd person singular
- spatteringing-ing form
- spatteringedpast simple
1. When liquid flies or is thrown onto a surface in small, scattered drops, often m
When liquid flies or is thrown onto a surface in small, scattered drops, often making a quick, sharp sound as it hits.
Theo accidentally spattered paint across the wooden floor while cleaning his brush.
transitive: spatter + [liquid] + across [surface]
Hot oil spattered onto the stove when Yuna dropped the dumplings into the pan.
intransitive: [liquid] spatters onto [surface]
The morning rain spattered against the kitchen window as Deepa prepared breakfast.
Kwame spattered his new shirt with tomato sauce while eating lunch at the market.
- splash
more general and often implies a larger volume or more violent movement of liquid
- splatter
very similar but often suggests larger, thicker drops that spread on impact
- spray
implies finer, mist-like particles driven through the air
- sprinkle
more controlled, gentle scattering usually from a container with small holes
文法句型
spatter + [liquid] + across/on/onto/over [surface]
spatter + [surface/object] + with + [substance]
[liquid] + spatters + onto/across/against [surface]
用法筆記
Frequently used with prepositions describing direction — 'across', 'onto', 'against', and 'over' are common. The passive form 'be spattered with [substance]' is widely used when describing a surface that has become covered with drops.
常見錯誤
spattering — noun
1. The action or process of liquid being scattered in small drops onto a surface, o
The action or process of liquid being scattered in small drops onto a surface, or the result of that action.
The spattering of the hot oil made Nadia step back from the frying pan.
collocation: the spattering of [liquid]
A quick spattering of water over the potted plants was all Hugo had time for.
Haruki wiped the spattering of paint off his glasses after the class project.
The chef's skilful spattering of sauce across the plate gave the dish a beautiful finish.
- splashing
implies a more vigorous, less controlled action with larger quantities of liquid
- sprinkling
suggests a gentler, more deliberate action with smaller drops
文法句型
the spattering of [liquid/substance]
[possessive] + spattering of [liquid]
spattering + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
This noun is uncountable and typically used in the singular. It often appears in the pattern 'the spattering of [liquid/substance]' to focus on the action itself rather than a specific result.
2. The short, sharp sound produced when drops of liquid hit a surface.
The short, sharp sound produced when drops of liquid hit a surface.
Amara heard the spattering of rain against the tent all through the night.
collocation: the spattering of rain + against
The steady spattering from the kitchen told Sofia that someone was frying fish.
A loud spattering came from the barbecue as meat juice dripped onto the hot coals.
Minh fell asleep listening to the gentle spattering of the courtyard fountain.
文法句型
the spattering of [source]
[adjective] + spattering
spattering + from [location]
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable/singular and describes a repeated, rhythmic sound rather than a single splash. It is commonly used with sensory verbs like 'hear', 'listen to', and 'come from'.