prolific
/prəˈlɪfɪk/
CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #6722 in the learning path
多产的；成果丰硕的
Definitions
adj. Producing many works, results or achievements.
多产的；成果丰硕的
adj. Producing many young, flowers, fruits or seeds.
繁殖旺盛的
Example
My aunt is a prolific painter with two studios.
我姑姑是位多产的画家，拥有两间画室。
Prolific researchers can contribute substantially to scientific progress, but publication quantity should not outweigh quality.
成果丰硕的研究者能大力推动科学进步，但发表数量不应比质量更受重视。
Collocations
- a prolific writer
- a prolific artist
- a prolific goalscorer
- a prolific breeder
Word family
- prolifically (adv.)
Synonyms
- productive
Antonyms
- unproductive
Usage tip
强调产出多，不等于作品质量一定高。
FAQ
- What does prolific mean?
- Producing many works, results or achievements. Producing many young, flowers, fruits or seeds.
- How is prolific pronounced?
- UK /prəˈlɪfɪk/, US /prəˈlɪfɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
