| 单词 | multiply |
| 释义 | multiply (mʌltɪplaɪ ) Word forms: multiplies , multiplying , multiplied 1. verb When something multiplies or when you multiply it, it increases greatly in number or amount. Such disputes multiplied in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. [VERB] The scale of change multiplies the difficulties and the risks involved. [VERB noun] 2. verb When animals and insects multiply, they increase in number by giving birth to large numbers of young. These creatures can multiply quickly. [VERB] Synonyms: reproduce, breed, propagate 3. verb If you multiply one number by another, you add the first number to itself as many times as is indicated by the second number. For example, 2 multiplied by 3 is equal to 6. What do you get if you multiply six by nine? [V n + by] ...the remarkable ability to multiply huge numbers correctly without pen or paper. [VERB noun] Collocations: multiply by a factor The bunny epiphany multiplied by a factor of a couple of billion. Times, Sunday Times Convictions multiplied by a factor of ten to about 8,000 per year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The world cup final points scale was multiplied by a factor of 1.5. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These votes are multiplied by a factor (called the transfer value) based on the proportion of ballot papers preferencing other parties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Tolls are usually calculated according to the basic formula of 0,40 kn/km, multiplied by a factor according to the vehicle category. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The molecule starves the cells of the signals they rely on to multiply rapidly. Times, Sunday Times These can now multiply rapidly as they no longer have other species competing with them. Times, Sunday Times The bacteria multiply rapidly in shower heads' warm, dark, wet conditions, clumping together in slimy residues known as biofilms. Times, Sunday Times Patients are at time unfairly dropped from their health plans, and then have to deal with outstanding charges that multiply rapidly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They tolerate a wide variety of conditions, maintain attractive foliage throughout the season, and multiply rapidly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 增加 Japanese: 増す |
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