to multiply
01
乘
(mathematics) to add a number to itself a certain number of times
Transitive: to multiply a number by another
例子
To find the area of a rectangle, you multiply its length by its width.
要找到矩形的面积，您将其长度乘以宽度。
02
乘, 增加
to significantly increase in quantity
Intransitive
Transitive: to multiply sth
例子
If you multiply your efforts, you will see better results.
如果你加倍努力，你会看到更好的结果。
03
繁殖, 增殖
to produce more animals by having them reproduce
Transitive: to multiply animals
例子
They multiply horses on the ranch to sell to buyers.
他们在牧场上繁殖马匹以卖给买家。
04
繁殖, 增殖
to increase in number by producing offspring
Intransitive
例子
The fish will multiply in the pond if conditions are right.
如果条件合适，鱼会在池塘里繁殖。
multiply
01
in several manners or forms
