pedigree
US /ˈped.ə.ɡriː/
UK /ˈped.ə.ɡriː/

名词
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背景, 历史
the background or history of a person or thing, especially as indicating distinguished quality
示例:
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The university has a long pedigree of academic excellence.
这所大学在学术上有着悠久的历史。
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His family has a pedigree in politics, with several generations serving in government.
他的家族在政治上有着显赫的背景,几代人都曾在政府任职。
形容词
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纯种的, 有血统的
having a distinguished or purebred ancestry
示例:
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The show featured many pedigree horses.
这场展览展出了许多纯种马。
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She only buys pedigree cats from reputable breeders.
她只从信誉良好的饲养员那里购买纯种猫。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词