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reproduction

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6250 in the learning path

生殖;繁殖

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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.

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