pedigree

• 形容人或动物血统纯正、出身名门，也指事物品质优良、来源可靠。

Describes a person, animal, or thing that has a distinguished or high-quality lineage, origin, or background.

1. Purebred or of documented ancestryB2formal

   Describes an animal, especially a dog or cat, that has a recorded lineage proving it belongs to a recognized breed.

   纯种的

   • They bought a pedigree Labrador retriever from a reputable breeder.
   • The cat show only accepts pedigree cats with official papers.
   • A pedigree dog often comes with a higher price tag.

   同义词bloodedfull-bloodedpurebredthoroughbred

   反义词mongrel

• 名词，指记录下来的血统、出身或祖先世系，尤指纯种动物的血统；也可泛指人或事物的来历、历史或渊源。

A noun referring to the recorded ancestry, lineage, or line of descent of an animal, especially a purebred, or by extension, the background or history of a person or thing.

1. Lineage or ancestryB2formal

   The recorded ancestry or line of descent of a person, animal, or family, especially of a purebred animal.

   血统

   • The dog's pedigree shows it comes from a long line of champions.
   • She traced her family's pedigree back to the 18th century.
   • A purebred cat with a verified pedigree is very valuable.

   同义词ancestrybloodlinedescentextractionfamily treefiliationgenealogyheritagelinelineageparentagestock

2. Background or historyB2formal

   The background, history, or proven record of something or someone, often indicating quality or origin.

   背景

   • This university has a strong academic pedigree.
   • The company's pedigree in innovation is well known.
   • His pedigree as a musician includes training at a prestigious conservatory.

   同义词ancestrybackgrounddescentgenealogyheritagehistorylineageoriginprovenancerecordtrack record