
reproduction
/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6250 in the learning path
生殖;繁殖
Definitions
n. The process by which living things produce young.
生殖;繁殖
n. The process of copying an image, sound, or other material.
复制;再现
n. A copy of an original object or artwork.
复制品
Example
We watched a documentary about reproduction in sea turtles.
我们看了一部关于海龟繁殖的纪录片。
Rising ocean temperatures may disrupt reproduction in marine species, threatening the long-term stability of coastal ecosystems.
海洋温度上升可能扰乱海洋物种的繁殖,威胁沿海生态系统的长期稳定。
Collocations
- sexual reproduction
- asexual reproduction
- sound reproduction
- a reproduction of a painting
Word family
- reproduce (v.)
- reproductive (adj.)
Usage tip
指繁殖或复制过程时不可数;指一件复制品时可数。
FAQ
- What does reproduction mean?
- The process by which living things produce young. The process of copying an image, sound, or other material. A copy of an original object or artwork.
- How is reproduction pronounced?
- UK /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/, US /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.