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单词 prolific
释义 pro·lif·ic
\prə]ˈlifik, prō], ]fēk\ adjective
Etymology: French prolifique, from Latin proles offspring + French -fique -fic — more at proletarian
1.
 a. : capable of reproducing or generating
  < the domestic cat begins … to reproduce by the end of the first year of her life, and she is prolific to her ninth — S.G.J.Mivart >
 b.
  (1) : abundantly and quickly reproductive or generative : fecund, fruitful
   < flying foxes are extremely prolific — J.G.Frazer >
   < the prolific hyacinth … is a curse to boatmen — Lamp >
  (2) : marked by an abundance : copiously productive — usually used with in or of
   < prolific of ferns — American Guide Series: Arkansas >
   < prolific of illusion — H.J.Muller >
   < the waterside is prolific of such heroes — G.B.Shaw >
   < prolific in the production of scientists — W.A.Noyes b. 1898 >
2. : occurring or existing in large numbers : abundant, profose
 < contour leather belts … are prolific here — Lois Long >
 < the achievements of … western art are both prolific and illustrious — P.A.Sorokin >
 < both books contain prolific references — W.G.V.Balchin >
3. archaic : helpful to or causing abundant growth, generation, or reproduction
 < the prolific sun, and the sudden and rank plenty which his heat engenders — R.W.Emerson >
4. : marked by abundant and often rapid productivity
 < his prolific output as a research worker — Chronica Botanica >
 < a prolific writer — J.T.Adams >
 < the most prolific contributor — Lucile E. Hoyme >
Synonyms: see fertile
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