mid-15c., from Middle French multiplicité, from Late Latin multiplicitas "manifoldness, multiplicity," from Latin multiplic- (see multiple). Related: Multiplicitous.
权威例句
1. This situation can be influenced by a multiplicity of different factors.
当前的形势可能受到各种不同因素的影响。
2. This machine can perform multiplicity of tasks.
这台机器能完成多项任务。
3. We are forced to use a multiplicity of separate detector arrays.
我们要尽力用多个分离的检测器组成.
4. The time interval between the shots depends on the degree of multiplicity.
激发的时间间隔取决于叠加的程度.
5. The proper count of the multiplicity was settled by Georges - Henri Halphen in 1873.