释义 |
prolificate, v. rare.|prəʊˈlɪfɪkeɪt| [f. med.L. prōlific-āre, or f. prōlific-us prolific + -ate3.] trans. To render prolific or fruitful; to fertilize.
1658Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. iii. xxviii. (ed. 3) 151 The sperm of the Cock prolificates and makes the oval conception fruitful. 1855Lynch Lett. to Scattered vi. 82 His gift of mercy is infinite, and through eternity renews and prolificates blessings. |