breeds
US /briːdz/
UK /briːdz/
名词
品种, 种类
a stock of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance and typically having been developed by deliberate selection
示例:
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There are many different breeds of dogs.
狗有许多不同的品种。
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This particular breed of cattle is known for its high milk production.
这种特殊的牛品种以其高产奶量而闻名。
动词
1.
繁殖, 培育
to produce offspring; to reproduce
示例:
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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.
农民决定培育一种新型的羊。
2.
滋生, 导致
to cause to happen or to develop
示例:
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Poverty often breeds crime.
贫困常常滋生犯罪。
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Success can breed complacency.
成功可能滋生自满。