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
If you have 3 apples and multiply them by 2, you'll have 6 apples in total.
如果你有3个苹果并将它们乘以2，你总共会有6个苹果。
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。
The team 's success can multiply their chances of winning the championship.
团队的成功可以倍增他们赢得冠军的机会。
03
繁殖, 增殖
to produce more animals by having them reproduce
Transitive: to multiply animals
例子
Farmers multiply sheep to grow their flocks.
农民繁殖绵羊以扩大他们的羊群。
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
These plants multiply by spreading their seeds in the wind.
这些植物通过随风传播种子来繁殖。
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
多重地, 以多种方式
in several ways; in a multiple manner
