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单词 profusion
释义 pro·fu·sion
\prəˈfyüzhən, prōˈ-\ noun
Etymology: Latin profusion-, profusio, from profusus (past participle of profundere to pour forth) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at profuse
1. : the act of bestowing money or treasures without restraint : lavish expenditure : excessive liberality : extravagance
 < made himself popular by his profusion … in providing shows for the job — J.A.Froude >
 < bountiful even to profusion where the interest of the navy was concerned — T.B.Macaulay >
2. obsolete : the act of pouring forth or discharging
3. : the quality or state of being profuse : a condition of superabundance : prodigality
 < noted for their taste, hospitality, and profusion — C.G.Bowers >
4. : an overpowering quantity or amount : lavish display or supply
 < into its columns he poured a profusion of prose and verse — Brander Matthews >
 < a profusion of clocks, tapestries, and chairs — Carlton Lake >
— often used with in
 < grapes grow in profusion along … back roads — American Guide Series: New Hampshire >
 < objects are piled in a chaotic profusion — David Sylvester >
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