~ sth to spread things or people over an area; to be spread over an area 星罗棋布于；遍布
The countryside was dotted with small villages.
乡间有星罗棋布的小村庄。
Small villages dot the countryside.
小村庄星罗棋布于乡间。
There are lots of Italian restaurants dotted around London.
伦敦到处都有意大利餐馆。