breeding
US /ˈbriː.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈbriː.dɪŋ/
1.
繁殖, 饲养
the mating and production of offspring by animals
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The farm specializes in the breeding of dairy cows.
该农场专门从事奶牛的繁殖。
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Successful breeding programs are essential for endangered species.
成功的繁殖计划对濒危物种至关重要。
2.
教养, 风度
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.
她无可挑剔的举止显示出她良好的教养。
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He lacked the proper breeding for such a formal event.
他缺乏参加这种正式场合应有的教养。