Wordiyoproliferation
🇬🇧 UK/pro,lɪfə'reʃən/🇺🇸 US/.prәulifә'reiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A rapid increase in number or spread, especially of something dangerous or unwanted.
激增；扩散；大量繁殖
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.nuclear proliferation核扩散
- 2.proliferation of technology技术的大量涌现
- 3.prevent proliferation防止扩散
- 4.rapid proliferation迅速激增
Example Sentences
- 1.
The proliferation of nuclear weapons remains one of the greatest threats to global security.
- 2.
The proliferation of cheap smartphones has transformed communication in developing countries.
- 3.
Doctors are concerned about the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.