prolific

prolific
adjective
  1. (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring
    （植物，动物，人）多产的，多育的
    in captivity tigers are prolific breeders.
    圈养的老虎生育能力很强。
    ■(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works
    （艺术家，作家，作曲家）作品丰富的，多产的
    he was a prolific composer of operas.
    他是一位多产的歌剧作曲家。
    ■(of a sports player) high-scoring
    （运动员）得分高的
    a prolific goalscorer.
    进球高手。
  2. present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful
    大量的，丰富的
    mahogany was once prolific in the tropical forests.
    热带森林一度盛产红木。
    ■(of a river,area,or season of the year) characterized by plentiful wildlife or produce
    （河流，地区，季节）丰产的
    the prolific rivers and lakes around Galway.
    戈尔韦周围物产丰富的河流、湖泊。
派生
prolificacy
noun
prolifically
adverb
prolificness
noun
语源
  1. mid 17th cent.: from medieval Latin prolificus, from Latin proles 'offspring' (see proliferous)
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