Proliferation
01
拡散, 増殖
a sudden and fast growth or increase in something
Formal
例
The proliferation of smartphones has revolutionized how we communicate.
スマートフォンの普及は、私たちのコミュニケーション方法を革命的に変えました。
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of fast-food restaurants in urban areas.
近年、都市部ではファストフードレストランの急増が見られます。
02
rapid reproduction or multiplication of cells, organisms, or structural parts
例
Researchers studied the proliferation of cancer cells in the laboratory.
The virus caused rapid proliferation of infected cells in the tissue.
03
a large number or wide array of things
例
The city faced a proliferation of fast-food outlets in recent years.
There was a proliferation of complaints after the new policy was implemented.
語彙ツリー
nonproliferation
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