in·ter·sperse ( n t r-spûrs )tr.v. in·ter·spersed, in·ter·spers·ing, in·ter·spers·es 1. To distribute among other things at intervals: interspersed red and blue tiles on the walls; intersperse praise with constructive criticism. 2. To supply or diversify with things distributed at intervals: interspersed lamp fixtures on the large ceiling; a newspaper section that was interspersed with advertisements. [From Latin interspergere, interspers- : inter-, inter- + spargere, to scatter.] in ter·spersed·ly (-spûrsd-l ) adv.in ter·spersion (-spûrzhn, -shn) n. |
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interspersed [ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst] adj
interspersed with (in time) → entrecoupé de; (in space) → alternant avec
... bursts of gunfire, interspersed with single shots → des salves rageuses, entrecoupées de coups de feu isolés
shops interspersed with offices → des commerces alternant avec des bureaux
interspersed with (in time) → entrecoupé de; (in space) → alternant avec
... bursts of gunfire, interspersed with single shots → des salves rageuses, entrecoupées de coups de feu isolés
shops interspersed with offices → des commerces alternant avec des bureaux
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