/rɪˈtɪkjʊleɪt/
with obj.
- rare divide or mark (something) in such a way as to resemble a net or network〈罕〉将…划分成网格状:
the numerous canals and branches of the river reticulate the flat alluvial plain.
众多沟渠和河的支流使平坦的冲积平原形成网格状。
词源
mid 17th cent.: from Latin reticulatus 'reticulated', from reticulum (see RETICULUM).