domestication
US /dəˌmes.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /dəˌmes.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
馴化, 飼養
the process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or on a farm
範例:
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The domestication of dogs is believed to have occurred thousands of years ago.
狗的馴化被認為發生在數千年前。
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The domestication of wild horses transformed human transportation.
野馬的馴化改變了人類的交通方式。
2.
馴化, 栽培
the process of adapting a plant for cultivation
範例:
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The domestication of wheat was a crucial step in the development of agriculture.
小麥的馴化是農業發展中的關鍵一步。
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Understanding the history of plant domestication helps us appreciate modern food sources.
了解植物馴化的歷史有助於我們欣賞現代食物來源。