prolific 单词详解
发音 (IPA)
- US: /prəˈlɪfɪk/
- UK: /prəˈlɪfɪk/
(Note: IPA verified from authoritative sources)
语源 (Etymology)
- Origin:
From Latin prolificus (productive, fruitful), derived from proles (offspring, progeny) + facere (to make).
中文翻译: 词源来自拉丁语 prolificus（多产的，富有成果的），由 proles（后代，后裔）和 facere（制造）构成。 - Historical Shift:
17th century: Initially referred to biological productivity ("producing abundant offspring") → 18th century onward: Extended to intellectual/creative output ("producing much work of high quality").
中文翻译: 历史演变：17世纪初指生物层面的多产（“繁衍大量后代”），18世纪起扩展至智力或创造性产出（“创作大量高质量作品”）。 - If no record: 此处有明确词源记录，无需标注。
解释 (Definition)
- 中文解释: 多产的；创作丰富的；成果丰硕的
- English (Oxford):
- (adj.) Producing many works, results, or ideas; highly productive.
- (adj.) (of a plant, animal, or region) Producing abundant growth or offspring.
例句 (Example Sentences)
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例句 1:
"She is one of the most prolific authors of our time, having published over 20 novels in a decade."
（她是我们这个时代最多产的作家之一，十年内出版了20多部小说。）
Context: Describing creative productivity in literature. -
例句 2:
"The region’s prolific vineyards yield some of the world’s best wines every year."
（该地区肥沃多产的葡萄园每年都产出世界上最优质的葡萄酒之一。）
Context: Referring to agricultural abundance. -
例句 3:
"His prolific mind constantly generates innovative solutions to complex problems."
（他丰富的头脑不断为复杂问题生成创新解决方案。）
Context: Highlighting intellectual productivity.
