breeding

• 与繁殖后代或培育动植物有关的；也用于形容良好的教养或社会修养。

Relating to the process of producing offspring or the cultivation of plants and animals; also used to describe good manners or social refinement.

1. Producing offspringB2formal

   Relating to the process of producing young animals or plants, or set aside for that purpose.

   繁殖的

   • The breeding season for these birds begins in spring.
   • They keep a breeding pair of horses on the farm.
   • The breeding program aims to increase the population of endangered species.

   同义词broodgenerativeprocreativepropagativereproductive

• 名词，指繁殖、生育后代的过程，尤指动物或植物的繁育；也指因良好教养而养成的风度、礼貌和教养。

A noun referring to the process of producing offspring, especially in animals or plants, or to the refinement and good manners resulting from a proper upbringing.

不可数

1. Refinement in mannerB2formal

   Elegance and sophistication shown through fine manners and expression.

   教养

   • Her breeding was evident in the way she spoke to everyone.
   • He displayed the breeding of a true gentleman.
   • Their breeding set them apart in high society.

   同义词cultivationcultureelegancegentilitygracepolishrefinementsophisticationurbanity

   反义词coarsenesscrudenessrudenessvulgarity

2. Good upbringingB2formal

   The result of being raised well, especially in terms of knowing correct social behavior.

   教养

   • His breeding taught him to always say please and thank you.
   • She credits her breeding for her polite demeanor.
   • Good breeding is often reflected in one's manners.

   同义词civilitycourtesycultureetiquettegentilityrefinementupbringing

   反义词discourtesyrudenessvulgarity

3. Upbringing and socializationB2formal

   The process of helping someone grow up to become an accepted member of the community.

   教养

   • The community values the breeding of respectful citizens.
   • Proper breeding involves teaching children social norms.
   • Breeding in this sense is about instilling values.

   同义词civilityeducationnurturepolishrearingrefinementtrainingupbringing

   反义词ignoranceneglectrudeness

4. Animal or plant productionB1formalscientific

   The production of animals or plants through controlled reproduction, often involving inbreeding or hybridization.

   育种

   • Selective breeding has produced many dog breeds.
   • The farm specializes in the breeding of thoroughbred horses.
   • Plant breeding can create more resilient crops.

   同义词cultivationhusbandrypropagationraisingrearingreproduction

5. ReproductionB2formalscientific

   The sexual activity involved in conceiving and bearing offspring.

   繁殖

   • The breeding season for these birds begins in spring.
   • Breeding in captivity requires careful monitoring.
   • The study focused on the breeding habits of the species.

   同义词multiplicationprocreationpropagationreproduction

• 指动物或植物繁殖后代的过程，常指在受控条件下为获得特定性状而进行的培育。也引申为产生、引起某种结果或情绪。

A verb used to indicate the act of producing offspring, or to cause animals or plants to reproduce, often under controlled conditions for specific traits.

不规则动词

1. Produce offspringB1formal

   To cause animals to reproduce, or to produce young.

   繁殖

   • The farmer breeds cattle for their milk.
   • These birds breed in the spring.
   • They are trying to breed a new type of rose.

   同义词begetmultiplyprocreatepropagatereproducespawn

2. Cause or give rise toB2formal

   To cause something to develop or happen, often something negative.

   滋生

   • Poverty often breeds crime.
   • Familiarity breeds contempt.
   • The stagnant water breeds mosquitoes.

   同义词causecreateengenderfostergenerateinduceoccasionproducepromptspawn

   反义词curbdeterdiscourageinhibitpreventstiflesuppress

3. Mate (especially horses)C1formal

   To cause a male and female animal to mate, especially horses.

   配种

   • The stallion was bred with several mares.
   • They bred the champion racehorse with a promising mare.
   • The breeder carefully selects which horses to breed.

   同义词couplecovercrossinterbreedmatepairserve