breeds
US /briːdz/
UK /briːdz/
名詞
品種, 種類
a stock of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance and typically having been developed by deliberate selection
範例:
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There are many different breeds of dogs.
狗有許多不同的品種。
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This particular breed of cattle is known for its high milk production.
這種特殊的牛品種以其高產奶量而聞名。
動詞
1.
繁殖, 培育
to produce offspring; to reproduce
範例:
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Rabbits breed very quickly.
兔子繁殖得很快。
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The farmer decided to breed a new type of sheep.
農民決定培育一種新型的羊。
2.
滋生, 導致
to cause to happen or to develop
範例:
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Poverty often breeds crime.
貧困常常滋生犯罪。
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Success can breed complacency.
成功可能滋生自滿。