propagate
US /ˈprɑː.pə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈprɒp.ə.ɡeɪt/
动词
1.
传播, 宣传
to spread and promote an idea, theory, or belief widely
示例:
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The group used social media to propagate their political views.
该团体利用社交媒体传播他们的政治观点。
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They are trying to propagate the myth that the earth is flat.
他们正试图散布地球是平的这一神话。
2.
繁殖, 增殖
to breed specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock
示例:
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You can propagate these plants from stem cuttings.
你可以通过茎插条来繁殖这些植物。
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The species is difficult to propagate in captivity.
该物种在人工饲养条件下很难繁殖。
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