| 释义 |
am·pli·fi·ca·tion
I. \ˌampləfə̇ˈkāshən, ˌaam-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin amplification-, amplificatio, from amplificatus (past participle of amplificare to amplify, enlarge) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at amplify
1. : an act, example, or product of amplifying : enlargement, extension
< a few final remarks may be added in defense and amplification of this account — R.J.Hirst >
< amplification of radio signals >
2.
a. : matter by which a statement or idea is expanded
b. : an expanded statement
< he offered no amplification of his pleasure — Clemence Dane >
II. noun
: a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)
• amplify transitive verb |