multiply

KK [ˋmʌltəˏplaɪ] /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/

動詞

  1. 1

    乘、相乘數學

    If you multiply six by seven, you get forty-two.

    六乘以七等於四十二。

  2. 2

    增加、倍增、激增

    The problems seemed to multiply as the deadline approached.

    隨著截止日期逼近,問題似乎越來越多。

  3. 3

    使增加、加倍

    Working late every night multiplies your risk of burnout.

    每晚加班會大幅提高你過勞的風險。

  4. 4

    繁殖、繁衍

    Bacteria multiply quickly in warm, damp conditions.

    細菌在溫暖潮濕的環境中繁殖得很快。

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