Definitions
v. To produce young, or keep animals to produce young.
繁殖；培育
n. A group of domestic animals sharing particular inherited characteristics.
品种
v. To cause something, especially something harmful, to develop.
滋生；导致
Example
These birds usually breed here during the warmer months.
这些鸟通常在天气较暖的月份在这里繁殖。
Conservation programmes breed endangered animals in protected environments before releasing them into suitable natural habitats.
保护项目在受保护的环境中繁育濒危动物，再将它们放归适宜的自然栖息地。
Collocations
- breeding season
- a breed of dog
- breed animals
- breed resentment
Word family
- breeder (n.)
- breeding (n.)
- crossbreed (v.)
Synonyms
- reproduce
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为bred；品种breed不同于物种species。
FAQ
- What does breed mean?
- To produce young, or keep animals to produce young. A group of domestic animals sharing particular inherited characteristics. To cause something, especially something harmful, to develop.
- How is breed pronounced?
- UK /briːd/, US /briːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
