propagate
v
1 [Tn] increase the number of (plants, animals, etc) by a natural processfrom the parent stock 繁殖(动植物等); 使增殖
propagate plants from seeds and cuttings 由种子和枝条繁殖植物
propagate plants by taking cuttings 藉插枝繁殖植物.
2 [I, Tn] (of plants) reproduce (themselves) (指植物)繁殖, 繁衍, 增殖
Plants won't propagate in these conditions.植物在这种条件下不能繁殖.
Trees propagate themselves by seeds. 树木靠种子繁衍.
3 [Tn] (fml 文) spread (views, knowledge, beliefs, etc) more widely 传播(观点、 知识、 信仰等)
Missionaries went far afield to propagate their faith. 传教士到远方去传播其信仰.
4 [Tn] (fml 文) cause or allow (sth) to pass through sth; transmit 促使或准许(某物)通过他物; 传导; 传送
propagate vibrations through rock 通过岩石传导震动.
Let me take a look at your shoulder. Where does it hurt?
让我看看你的肩膀。哪里疼?
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether