词汇 | propagate |
释义 | propagate verb uk/ˈprɒp.ə.ɡeɪt/ us/ˈprɑː.pə.ɡeɪt/ (GROW) [ T ](使)(植物)繁殖 to produce a new plant using a parent plant Most house plants can be propagated from stem cuttings. 大多数家养植物都能由切下来的茎繁殖。 [ I or T ] formal(动植物)繁殖,繁衍 (of a plant or animal) to produce young plants or animals Plants need certain conditions to propagate. 植物需要一定的条件才能繁殖。 The female crab needs to be saved to propagate the species. (SPREAD) [ T ] formal传播,散播;宣传 to spread opinions, lies, or beliefs among a lot of people The government have tried to propagate the belief that this is a just war. 政府竭力宣扬这是一场正义之战。 Such lies are propagated in the media. 这样的谎言通过媒体传播开来。 Related word: propagation |
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