breeding
US /ˈbriː.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈbriː.dɪŋ/
1.
繁殖, 飼養
the mating and production of offspring by animals
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The farm specializes in the breeding of dairy cows.
該農場專門從事奶牛的繁殖。
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Successful breeding programs are essential for endangered species.
成功的繁殖計畫對瀕危物種至關重要。
2.
教養, 風度
the result of training in the manners and social conventions expected of people from a good background
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Her impeccable manners showed her good breeding.
她無可挑剔的舉止顯示出她良好的教養。
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He lacked the proper breeding for such a formal event.
他缺乏參加這種正式場合應有的教養。