propagate
US /ˈprɑː.pə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈprɑː.pə.ɡeɪt/
動詞
1.
傳播, 宣傳
to spread and promote an idea, theory, or belief widely
範例:
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The group used social media to propagate their political views.
該團體利用社交媒體傳播他們的政治觀點。
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They are trying to propagate the myth that the earth is flat.
他們正試圖散佈地球是平的這一神話。
2.
繁殖, 增殖
to breed specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock
範例:
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You can propagate these plants from stem cuttings.
你可以通過莖插條來繁殖這些植物。
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The species is difficult to propagate in captivity.
該物種在人工飼養條件下很難繁殖。
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