proliferation
noun [ U ] formal uk/prəˌlɪf.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
激增
the fact of something increasing a lot and suddenly in number or amount
The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels. 过去的两年见证了电视频道（数量的）激增。
nuclear weapons proliferation 核武（器）扩散
See: proliferate
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- The proliferation of wireless and broadband services is continuing.
- The Internet encouraged the proliferation of Web-only retail companies.
- The proliferation of social media platforms has meant people can be constantly in touch in a variety of ways.