Definition of proliferation in English:

proliferation

noun prəlɪfəˈreɪʃnprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1Rapid increase in the number or amount of something.
a continuing threat of nuclear proliferation
核扩散的持续威胁。
Example sentencesExamples
- As with the increasing proliferation of mobile phones, we now have an emerging doctrine of iPod etiquette.
- We need to end this hide-and-seek approach to containing proliferation of nuclear weapons.
- The failure of the conference makes nuclear proliferation more likely and nuclear disarmament a waning hope.
- Would the second nuclear age be characterized by a rapid or slow proliferation of new overt nuclear weapon capabilities?
- Join with allies and lead the world to crack down on nuclear proliferation.
- Meanwhile, proliferation was increasing the danger of nuclear terrorism.
- Each of these five factors will become increasingly important as Internet proliferation continues in Russia.
- Fears already raised about nuclear proliferation in so-called rogue states are what inspired this kind of defense system in the first place.
- Stopping nuclear proliferation should be the goal of every country.
- Treaties covering nuclear proliferation and nuclear testing helped to reinforce the feeling that the immediate danger of nuclear war was fading away.
- The threat of nuclear proliferation will abate as dangerous stockpiles of atomic weapons are quickly used up.
- The drug trade is also frequently implicated and is held responsible for the increasing proliferation of guns throughout society.
- The risks to be managed are mainly those of nuclear proliferation.
- He also touts the CIA's record in helping to stop nuclear proliferation.
- At every stop, Ms. Rice focused on U.S. determination to work with other nations to stem the threat from nuclear proliferation.
- Nuclear weapons safety and proliferation are expected to top the agenda.
- This muteness increases the sense of proliferation in his art.
- The UN is a venue for seeking consensus on global issues from nuclear proliferation to poverty reduction.
- The primary US interest is in checking nuclear proliferation.
- He wants to stop nuclear proliferation with more nuclear proliferation.
Synonyms
increase, expansion, augmentation, multiplication, enlargement, amplification, mushrooming, snowballing, rise, escalation, build-up
1. 1.1 Rapid reproduction of a cell, part, or organism.
  （细胞、组织、有机体的）繁殖，增生
  we attempted to measure cell proliferation
  我们试图测量细胞繁殖。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Apoptosis is a ubiquitous process by which multicellular organisms are able to maintain a balance between cell proliferation and death.
  Multicellular organisms grow through both proliferation and growth of their individual cells.
  The increased numbers of alveolar macrophages in the smokers resulted only in part from increased proliferation.
  The tumor cells showed no proliferation beyond the cyst wall.
  Our findings demonstrate increased tumor proliferation at the leading-edge and lepidic regions of tumors.
  Thus, both may act to suppress the wing phenotype by influencing cell growth and proliferation.
  The capillary grows by degradation of the extracellular matrix and proliferation of cells at the tip of the sprout.
  One of the characteristic effects of metal poisoning, observable at an early stage, is a reduction in cell proliferation and growth.
  In vitro experiments on cell proliferation, membrane properties, and ion channels are difficult to extrapolate to humans.
  We are most interested in identifying genes that restrict cell growth and cell proliferation.
  Regulation of cell proliferation is essential for the viability of all organisms.
  The results suggested that reactivation of the silenced transgene occurs with cell proliferation.
  Cell walls play a critical role in the mechanisms for growth, cell proliferation and differentiation.
  Cellular immune responses in higher eukaryotes entail specific acts of cell proliferation and differentiation.
  These results invalidate the current concept of cell proliferation and offer a unified view of tumor development.
  The most distal cells undergo mitotic proliferation and serve as a stem-cell population.
  Oxygen plays a role in enzymatic and cellular metabolic reactions necessary for cell growth and proliferation.
  Previous reports suggest that cystic fibrosis airway epithelia may respond to injury by increasing proliferation.
  These genes may lead to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor proliferation.
  Target genes in this class may normally affect early germ cell proliferation or survival.
  Synonyms
  rapid increase, growth, multiplication, spread, escalation, expansion, build-up, buildout, burgeoning, snowballing, mushrooming
2. 1.2in singular A large number of something.
  大量
  stress levels are high, forcing upon them a proliferation of ailments
  压力很大，这使得他们患了许多病痛。
  Example sentencesExamples
  These days where there is a proliferation of these missiles, they need to be defeated in another way.
  There we find regimes concerned about the poor and a proliferation of single-parent families.
  Today, Indian consumers have gone from little choice to a proliferation of offerings in just a decade.
  As usual, there was a proliferation of cameras, and the night seemed to be lived through a lens.
  As a result, a proliferation of research elucidating many nuances of ethnic minority families has come to the forefront.
  With the Protestants, it manifests itself in a proliferation of denominations.
  We have a proliferation of information, and we have a dearth of resources to help process and assess that information.
  Smith said both resorts suffered from a proliferation of poor quality housing, especially old guesthouses filled by the homeless.
  Hence, the expansion of the number of countries led to a proliferation of currencies.
  The report found a proliferation of poor-quality offshore companies.
  In recent years, Florida boaters have had to comply with a proliferation of no-wake zones and manatee sanctuaries.
  Hopefully there will be a proliferation of English speakers from whom to order food, beds and train tickets, but if not then my trusty new phrase book will come in handy.
  Galway City Council said it does not want a proliferation of satellite dishes on the front of houses.
  There is a proliferation of religious discourses centering on spirits, spirit possession, and witchcraft.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French prolifération, from prolifère 'proliferous'.

Definition of proliferation in US English:

proliferation

nounprəˌlifəˈrāSH(ə)nprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n

1Rapid increase in numbers.
激增；扩散
a continuing threat of nuclear proliferation
核扩散的持续威胁。
Example sentencesExamples
- Join with allies and lead the world to crack down on nuclear proliferation.
- Nuclear weapons safety and proliferation are expected to top the agenda.
- Meanwhile, proliferation was increasing the danger of nuclear terrorism.
- The failure of the conference makes nuclear proliferation more likely and nuclear disarmament a waning hope.
- This muteness increases the sense of proliferation in his art.
- The risks to be managed are mainly those of nuclear proliferation.
- As with the increasing proliferation of mobile phones, we now have an emerging doctrine of iPod etiquette.
- Each of these five factors will become increasingly important as Internet proliferation continues in Russia.
- At every stop, Ms. Rice focused on U.S. determination to work with other nations to stem the threat from nuclear proliferation.
- The drug trade is also frequently implicated and is held responsible for the increasing proliferation of guns throughout society.
- He also touts the CIA's record in helping to stop nuclear proliferation.
- Treaties covering nuclear proliferation and nuclear testing helped to reinforce the feeling that the immediate danger of nuclear war was fading away.
- Fears already raised about nuclear proliferation in so-called rogue states are what inspired this kind of defense system in the first place.
- The UN is a venue for seeking consensus on global issues from nuclear proliferation to poverty reduction.
- The primary US interest is in checking nuclear proliferation.
- He wants to stop nuclear proliferation with more nuclear proliferation.
- Would the second nuclear age be characterized by a rapid or slow proliferation of new overt nuclear weapon capabilities?
- The threat of nuclear proliferation will abate as dangerous stockpiles of atomic weapons are quickly used up.
- We need to end this hide-and-seek approach to containing proliferation of nuclear weapons.
- Stopping nuclear proliferation should be the goal of every country.
Synonyms
increase, expansion, augmentation, multiplication, enlargement, amplification, mushrooming, snowballing, rise, escalation, build-up
1. 1.1 Rapid reproduction of a cell, part, or organism.
  （细胞、组织、有机体的）繁殖，增生
  we attempted to measure cell proliferation
  我们试图测量细胞繁殖。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The tumor cells showed no proliferation beyond the cyst wall.
  The increased numbers of alveolar macrophages in the smokers resulted only in part from increased proliferation.
  These results invalidate the current concept of cell proliferation and offer a unified view of tumor development.
  Cell walls play a critical role in the mechanisms for growth, cell proliferation and differentiation.
  Oxygen plays a role in enzymatic and cellular metabolic reactions necessary for cell growth and proliferation.
  The capillary grows by degradation of the extracellular matrix and proliferation of cells at the tip of the sprout.
  The most distal cells undergo mitotic proliferation and serve as a stem-cell population.
  These genes may lead to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor proliferation.
  Multicellular organisms grow through both proliferation and growth of their individual cells.
  The results suggested that reactivation of the silenced transgene occurs with cell proliferation.
  One of the characteristic effects of metal poisoning, observable at an early stage, is a reduction in cell proliferation and growth.
  Our findings demonstrate increased tumor proliferation at the leading-edge and lepidic regions of tumors.
  Cellular immune responses in higher eukaryotes entail specific acts of cell proliferation and differentiation.
  Thus, both may act to suppress the wing phenotype by influencing cell growth and proliferation.
  We are most interested in identifying genes that restrict cell growth and cell proliferation.
  Previous reports suggest that cystic fibrosis airway epithelia may respond to injury by increasing proliferation.
  Regulation of cell proliferation is essential for the viability of all organisms.
  Apoptosis is a ubiquitous process by which multicellular organisms are able to maintain a balance between cell proliferation and death.
  Target genes in this class may normally affect early germ cell proliferation or survival.
  In vitro experiments on cell proliferation, membrane properties, and ion channels are difficult to extrapolate to humans.
  Synonyms
  rapid increase, growth, multiplication, spread, escalation, expansion, build-up, buildout, burgeoning, snowballing, mushrooming
2. 1.2in singular A large number of something.
  大量
  stress levels are high, forcing upon them a proliferation of ailments
  压力很大，这使得他们患了许多病痛。
  Example sentencesExamples
  These days where there is a proliferation of these missiles, they need to be defeated in another way.
  We have a proliferation of information, and we have a dearth of resources to help process and assess that information.
  Hopefully there will be a proliferation of English speakers from whom to order food, beds and train tickets, but if not then my trusty new phrase book will come in handy.
  Galway City Council said it does not want a proliferation of satellite dishes on the front of houses.
  Hence, the expansion of the number of countries led to a proliferation of currencies.
  Smith said both resorts suffered from a proliferation of poor quality housing, especially old guesthouses filled by the homeless.
  With the Protestants, it manifests itself in a proliferation of denominations.
  There we find regimes concerned about the poor and a proliferation of single-parent families.
  The report found a proliferation of poor-quality offshore companies.
  As a result, a proliferation of research elucidating many nuances of ethnic minority families has come to the forefront.
  As usual, there was a proliferation of cameras, and the night seemed to be lived through a lens.
  There is a proliferation of religious discourses centering on spirits, spirit possession, and witchcraft.
  In recent years, Florida boaters have had to comply with a proliferation of no-wake zones and manatee sanctuaries.
  Today, Indian consumers have gone from little choice to a proliferation of offerings in just a decade.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French prolifération, from prolifère ‘proliferous’.

词汇	proliferation
释义	Definition of proliferation in English: proliferation noun prəlɪfəˈreɪʃnprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n mass noun 1Rapid increase in the number or amount of something. a continuing threat of nuclear proliferation 核扩散的持续威胁。 Example sentencesExamples As with the increasing proliferation of mobile phones, we now have an emerging doctrine of iPod etiquette. We need to end this hide-and-seek approach to containing proliferation of nuclear weapons. The failure of the conference makes nuclear proliferation more likely and nuclear disarmament a waning hope. Would the second nuclear age be characterized by a rapid or slow proliferation of new overt nuclear weapon capabilities? Join with allies and lead the world to crack down on nuclear proliferation. Meanwhile, proliferation was increasing the danger of nuclear terrorism. Each of these five factors will become increasingly important as Internet proliferation continues in Russia. Fears already raised about nuclear proliferation in so-called rogue states are what inspired this kind of defense system in the first place. Stopping nuclear proliferation should be the goal of every country. Treaties covering nuclear proliferation and nuclear testing helped to reinforce the feeling that the immediate danger of nuclear war was fading away. The threat of nuclear proliferation will abate as dangerous stockpiles of atomic weapons are quickly used up. The drug trade is also frequently implicated and is held responsible for the increasing proliferation of guns throughout society. The risks to be managed are mainly those of nuclear proliferation. He also touts the CIA's record in helping to stop nuclear proliferation. At every stop, Ms. Rice focused on U.S. determination to work with other nations to stem the threat from nuclear proliferation. Nuclear weapons safety and proliferation are expected to top the agenda. This muteness increases the sense of proliferation in his art. The UN is a venue for seeking consensus on global issues from nuclear proliferation to poverty reduction. The primary US interest is in checking nuclear proliferation. He wants to stop nuclear proliferation with more nuclear proliferation. Synonyms increase, expansion, augmentation, multiplication, enlargement, amplification, mushrooming, snowballing, rise, escalation, build-up 1.1 Rapid reproduction of a cell, part, or organism. （细胞、组织、有机体的）繁殖，增生 we attempted to measure cell proliferation 我们试图测量细胞繁殖。 Example sentencesExamples Apoptosis is a ubiquitous process by which multicellular organisms are able to maintain a balance between cell proliferation and death. Multicellular organisms grow through both proliferation and growth of their individual cells. The increased numbers of alveolar macrophages in the smokers resulted only in part from increased proliferation. The tumor cells showed no proliferation beyond the cyst wall. Our findings demonstrate increased tumor proliferation at the leading-edge and lepidic regions of tumors. Thus, both may act to suppress the wing phenotype by influencing cell growth and proliferation. The capillary grows by degradation of the extracellular matrix and proliferation of cells at the tip of the sprout. One of the characteristic effects of metal poisoning, observable at an early stage, is a reduction in cell proliferation and growth. In vitro experiments on cell proliferation, membrane properties, and ion channels are difficult to extrapolate to humans. We are most interested in identifying genes that restrict cell growth and cell proliferation. Regulation of cell proliferation is essential for the viability of all organisms. The results suggested that reactivation of the silenced transgene occurs with cell proliferation. Cell walls play a critical role in the mechanisms for growth, cell proliferation and differentiation. Cellular immune responses in higher eukaryotes entail specific acts of cell proliferation and differentiation. These results invalidate the current concept of cell proliferation and offer a unified view of tumor development. The most distal cells undergo mitotic proliferation and serve as a stem-cell population. Oxygen plays a role in enzymatic and cellular metabolic reactions necessary for cell growth and proliferation. Previous reports suggest that cystic fibrosis airway epithelia may respond to injury by increasing proliferation. These genes may lead to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor proliferation. Target genes in this class may normally affect early germ cell proliferation or survival. Synonyms rapid increase, growth, multiplication, spread, escalation, expansion, build-up, buildout, burgeoning, snowballing, mushrooming 1.2in singular A large number of something. 大量 stress levels are high, forcing upon them a proliferation of ailments 压力很大，这使得他们患了许多病痛。 Example sentencesExamples These days where there is a proliferation of these missiles, they need to be defeated in another way. There we find regimes concerned about the poor and a proliferation of single-parent families. Today, Indian consumers have gone from little choice to a proliferation of offerings in just a decade. As usual, there was a proliferation of cameras, and the night seemed to be lived through a lens. As a result, a proliferation of research elucidating many nuances of ethnic minority families has come to the forefront. With the Protestants, it manifests itself in a proliferation of denominations. We have a proliferation of information, and we have a dearth of resources to help process and assess that information. Smith said both resorts suffered from a proliferation of poor quality housing, especially old guesthouses filled by the homeless. Hence, the expansion of the number of countries led to a proliferation of currencies. The report found a proliferation of poor-quality offshore companies. In recent years, Florida boaters have had to comply with a proliferation of no-wake zones and manatee sanctuaries. Hopefully there will be a proliferation of English speakers from whom to order food, beds and train tickets, but if not then my trusty new phrase book will come in handy. Galway City Council said it does not want a proliferation of satellite dishes on the front of houses. There is a proliferation of religious discourses centering on spirits, spirit possession, and witchcraft. Origin Mid 19th century: from French prolifération, from prolifère 'proliferous'. Definition of proliferation in US English: proliferation nounprəˌlifəˈrāSH(ə)nprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃ(ə)n 1Rapid increase in numbers. 激增；扩散 a continuing threat of nuclear proliferation 核扩散的持续威胁。 Example sentencesExamples Join with allies and lead the world to crack down on nuclear proliferation. Nuclear weapons safety and proliferation are expected to top the agenda. Meanwhile, proliferation was increasing the danger of nuclear terrorism. The failure of the conference makes nuclear proliferation more likely and nuclear disarmament a waning hope. This muteness increases the sense of proliferation in his art. The risks to be managed are mainly those of nuclear proliferation. As with the increasing proliferation of mobile phones, we now have an emerging doctrine of iPod etiquette. Each of these five factors will become increasingly important as Internet proliferation continues in Russia. At every stop, Ms. Rice focused on U.S. determination to work with other nations to stem the threat from nuclear proliferation. The drug trade is also frequently implicated and is held responsible for the increasing proliferation of guns throughout society. He also touts the CIA's record in helping to stop nuclear proliferation. Treaties covering nuclear proliferation and nuclear testing helped to reinforce the feeling that the immediate danger of nuclear war was fading away. Fears already raised about nuclear proliferation in so-called rogue states are what inspired this kind of defense system in the first place. The UN is a venue for seeking consensus on global issues from nuclear proliferation to poverty reduction. The primary US interest is in checking nuclear proliferation. He wants to stop nuclear proliferation with more nuclear proliferation. Would the second nuclear age be characterized by a rapid or slow proliferation of new overt nuclear weapon capabilities? The threat of nuclear proliferation will abate as dangerous stockpiles of atomic weapons are quickly used up. We need to end this hide-and-seek approach to containing proliferation of nuclear weapons. Stopping nuclear proliferation should be the goal of every country. Synonyms increase, expansion, augmentation, multiplication, enlargement, amplification, mushrooming, snowballing, rise, escalation, build-up 1.1 Rapid reproduction of a cell, part, or organism. （细胞、组织、有机体的）繁殖，增生 we attempted to measure cell proliferation 我们试图测量细胞繁殖。 Example sentencesExamples The tumor cells showed no proliferation beyond the cyst wall. The increased numbers of alveolar macrophages in the smokers resulted only in part from increased proliferation. These results invalidate the current concept of cell proliferation and offer a unified view of tumor development. Cell walls play a critical role in the mechanisms for growth, cell proliferation and differentiation. Oxygen plays a role in enzymatic and cellular metabolic reactions necessary for cell growth and proliferation. The capillary grows by degradation of the extracellular matrix and proliferation of cells at the tip of the sprout. The most distal cells undergo mitotic proliferation and serve as a stem-cell population. These genes may lead to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor proliferation. Multicellular organisms grow through both proliferation and growth of their individual cells. The results suggested that reactivation of the silenced transgene occurs with cell proliferation. One of the characteristic effects of metal poisoning, observable at an early stage, is a reduction in cell proliferation and growth. Our findings demonstrate increased tumor proliferation at the leading-edge and lepidic regions of tumors. Cellular immune responses in higher eukaryotes entail specific acts of cell proliferation and differentiation. Thus, both may act to suppress the wing phenotype by influencing cell growth and proliferation. We are most interested in identifying genes that restrict cell growth and cell proliferation. Previous reports suggest that cystic fibrosis airway epithelia may respond to injury by increasing proliferation. Regulation of cell proliferation is essential for the viability of all organisms. Apoptosis is a ubiquitous process by which multicellular organisms are able to maintain a balance between cell proliferation and death. Target genes in this class may normally affect early germ cell proliferation or survival. In vitro experiments on cell proliferation, membrane properties, and ion channels are difficult to extrapolate to humans. Synonyms rapid increase, growth, multiplication, spread, escalation, expansion, build-up, buildout, burgeoning, snowballing, mushrooming 1.2in singular A large number of something. 大量 stress levels are high, forcing upon them a proliferation of ailments 压力很大，这使得他们患了许多病痛。 Example sentencesExamples These days where there is a proliferation of these missiles, they need to be defeated in another way. We have a proliferation of information, and we have a dearth of resources to help process and assess that information. Hopefully there will be a proliferation of English speakers from whom to order food, beds and train tickets, but if not then my trusty new phrase book will come in handy. Galway City Council said it does not want a proliferation of satellite dishes on the front of houses. Hence, the expansion of the number of countries led to a proliferation of currencies. Smith said both resorts suffered from a proliferation of poor quality housing, especially old guesthouses filled by the homeless. With the Protestants, it manifests itself in a proliferation of denominations. There we find regimes concerned about the poor and a proliferation of single-parent families. The report found a proliferation of poor-quality offshore companies. As a result, a proliferation of research elucidating many nuances of ethnic minority families has come to the forefront. As usual, there was a proliferation of cameras, and the night seemed to be lived through a lens. There is a proliferation of religious discourses centering on spirits, spirit possession, and witchcraft. In recent years, Florida boaters have had to comply with a proliferation of no-wake zones and manatee sanctuaries. Today, Indian consumers have gone from little choice to a proliferation of offerings in just a decade. Origin Mid 19th century: from French prolifération, from prolifère ‘proliferous’.
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