propagation
US /ˌprɑː.pəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌprɒp.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
繁殖, 增殖
the breeding of specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock
範例:
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The nursery specializes in the propagation of rare orchids.
該苗圃專門從事稀有蘭花的繁殖。
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Vegetative propagation is a common method for growing new plants from cuttings.
無性繁殖是從插條培育新植物的常用方法。
2.
傳播, 普及
the spreading of something, especially a belief, idea, or piece of information, to a wider area or greater number of people
範例:
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The internet has greatly accelerated the propagation of news and ideas.
互聯網極大地加速了新聞和思想的傳播。
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The propagation of misinformation can have serious consequences.
錯誤信息的傳播可能導致嚴重後果。
3.
傳播, 傳輸
the transmission of motion, sound, light, or other waves in a particular direction
範例:
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The speed of light propagation in a vacuum is constant.
光在真空中的傳播速度是恆定的。
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Sound propagation is affected by the medium it travels through.
聲音的傳播受其所經過介質的影響。
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