breeding

美 [ˈbriːdɪŋ]英 [ˈbriːdɪŋ]
  • n.(动植物的)生育,繁殖;(为繁殖的)饲养;教养
  • v.饲养,培育(动植物);孕育;导致;交配繁殖
  • breed的现在分词
breedingbreeding

noun

1

(为繁殖的)饲养
the keeping of animals in order to breed from them

the breeding of horses

马的饲养

2

(动植物的)生育,繁殖
the producing of young animals, plants, etc.

the breeding season

繁殖季节

3

教养
the family or social background that is thought to result in good manners

a sign of good breeding

良好教养的体现

breeding

频次

  • 1
    N-UNCOUNT 教养
    If someone says that a person has breeding, they mean that they think the person is from a good social background and has good manners.

    It's a sign of good breeding to know the names of all your staff.

    知道所有员工的名字是有良好教养的一种体现。

noun

1
the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
Synonym: reproduction procreation facts of life
2
the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization
3
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
Synonym: bringing up fostering fosterage nurture raising rearing upbringing
4
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
Synonym: genteelness gentility
5
the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
a woman of breeding and refinement
Synonym: education training

adj

1
producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
the breeding population
retained a few bulls for breeding purposes

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  1. He lived alone , breeding horses and dogs

    他独自一人生活,饲养马匹和狗。

  2. The tiger , which was named Wandashan-1 by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration , was transported to the China Hengdaohezi Feline Breeding Center in April for medical examination and health monitoring .

    国家林草局为该老虎取名为“完达山1号”,并将其送往中国横道河子猫科动物饲养繁育中心进行医学检查和健康监测。

  3. Many animals breed only at certain times of the year .

    很多动物只在一年的某个时候交配繁殖。

  4. This area of the city has become a breeding ground for violent crime .

    这个市区已成为暴力犯罪的滋生地。

  5. The female changes colour during the breeding season .

    在繁殖季节,雌性改变身上的颜色。

  6. The fish return to the river as adults in order to breed .

    这种鱼长成以后回到河中产卵。

  7. Dirty hands can be a breeding ground for germs .

    脏手会滋生病菌。

  8. He represents a new breed of politician .

    他代表着新一类的政治家。

  9. This particular breed of cattle matures early .

    这一品种的牛发育成熟快。

  10. Players as skilful as this are a rare breed .

    如此有技巧的演奏者很少见。

  11. Japanese firms are looking for a new breed of manager .

    日本企业在寻觅新型管理人才。

  12. Flaws in the system have created a breeding ground for financial scandals

    体制中存在的缺陷为金融丑闻的出现提供了土壤。

  13. The area now attracts over 60 species of breeding birds .

    这一地区现在吸引了60多种鸟类到此繁育后代。

  14. Given patience , successful breeding of this species can be achieved .

    只要有耐心,是能成功培育出这一品种的。

  15. Warm milk is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria .

    温牛奶是细菌理想的滋生地。

  16. It 's a sign of good breeding to know the names of all your staff .

    知道所有员工的名字是有良好教养的一种体现。

  17. He used to breed dogs for the police

    他曾经为警方培育警犬。

  18. I am carefully selecting the breeding stock

    我正在精心挑选种畜。

  19. Horse breeding is indeed a risky enterprise .

    养马确实是个有风险的营生。

  20. The new breed of walking holidays puts the emphasis on enjoyment , not endurance

    这种新型的徒步旅行假日重在愉悦身心,而不是为了锻炼耐力。

  21. Sue is one of the new breed of British women squash players who are making a real impact

    休是英国新一代的女子壁球运动员,她们的影响正在显现出来。

  22. I had found that rare breed of man who was not afraid of committing himself .

    我找到了那种勇于承担责任的男人,这样的男人很少有。

  23. The current political turbulence represents the ideal breeding ground for this sort of collapse in consumer confidence .

    目前政治环境的动荡是消费者丧失信心的根本原因。

  24. Just because a bird does not breed one year , it does not follow that it will fail the next

    不能因为一只鸟某一年没有繁殖就断定它第二年也不会繁殖。

  25. Frogs will usually breed in any convenient pond

    通常青蛙会在任何条件适宜的池塘中繁殖。

  26. All bitches should be spayed unless being used for breeding .

    除非是用作种犬,所有的母犬都应摘除卵巢。

  27. If they are unemployed it 's bound to breed resentment

    如果他们失去工作,一定会产生怨恨。

  28. Parts of the shop were very dirty , unhygienic , and an ideal breeding ground for bacteria .

    店里的一些地方十分肮脏不洁,简直就是滋生细菌的理想温床。

  29. Britain 's rarest breeding birds are under threat from fanatical and selfish egg collectors .

    英国最珍贵的种鸟正因为那些狂热而自私的鸟蛋收集者而面临着威胁。

  30. a more intelligent and articulate breed of disc jockeys , typified by university graduate Simon Mayo .

    更机智、更有口才的一类电台音乐主持人,以大学毕业生西蒙·梅奥为代表