propagation
US /ˌprɑː.pəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌprɒp.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
繁殖, 增殖
the breeding of specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock
示例:
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The nursery specializes in the propagation of rare orchids.
该苗圃专门从事稀有兰花的繁殖。
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Vegetative propagation is a common method for growing new plants from cuttings.
无性繁殖是从插条培育新植物的常用方法。
2.
传播, 普及
the spreading of something, especially a belief, idea, or piece of information, to a wider area or greater number of people
示例:
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The internet has greatly accelerated the propagation of news and ideas.
互联网极大地加速了新闻和思想的传播。
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The propagation of misinformation can have serious consequences.
错误信息的传播可能导致严重后果。
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传播, 传输
the transmission of motion, sound, light, or other waves in a particular direction
示例:
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The speed of light propagation in a vacuum is constant.
光在真空中的传播速度是恒定的。
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Sound propagation is affected by the medium it travels through.
声音的传播受其所经过介质的影响。
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