propagation
/ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/ · /ˌprɑːpəˈɡeɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6449 in the learning path
繁殖；增殖
Definitions
n. The production of new plants or other living organisms.
繁殖；增殖
n. The spreading of ideas, information, or beliefs.
传播；扩散
n. The movement of waves or signals through a medium.
波的传播
Example
Plant propagation is easier with healthy cuttings and clean tools.
使用健康的插条和干净的工具，繁殖植物会更容易。
The rapid propagation of misleading information online can undermine public trust in reliable scientific evidence.
误导性信息在网上迅速传播，会削弱公众对可靠科学证据的信任。
Collocations
- plant propagation
- propagation by cuttings
- wave propagation
- propagation of ideas
Word family
- propagate (v.)
- propagator (n.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；可用于植物繁殖、信息传播及波传播。
FAQ
- What does propagation mean?
- The production of new plants or other living organisms. The spreading of ideas, information, or beliefs. The movement of waves or signals through a medium.
- How is propagation pronounced?
- UK /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/, US /ˌprɑːpəˈɡeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
