spread-eagle
展翅高飞,飞鹰,展翅飞翔,展翅欲飞
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- : a representation of an eagle with outspread wings: used as an emblem of the U.S.
- : an acrobatic figure in skating performed by making a glide with the skates touching heel-to-heel in a straight line and with the arms outstretched.
- : an acrobatic stunt in ski jumping executed with the legs and arms widely outstretched to the sides.
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Before anti-vaxxers, there were anti-fluoriders: a group who spread fear about the anti-tooth decay agent added to drinking water.
Their immediate response tells an important truth about a police slowdown that has spread throughout New York City in recent days.
Sprawled on chaise lounges with their knees high in the air and their legs spread wide.
Groups like the Crips and MS-13 have spread from coast to coast, and even abroad.
But news of the classes is spread mainly by word of mouth, and participants bring along their friends and families.
But hitherto, before these new ideas began to spread in our community, the mass of men and women definitely settled down.
The rapid spread of the revolt was not a whit less marvelous than its lack of method or cohesion.
The rebellion spread to their district, and many of the natives on and about the estate were eager to join in the movement.
The spread of the holy gospel and uninterrupted preaching went on until the return of the ambassador.
A smile of beatitude spread over his enormous countenance during the process.