"begetting" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 产生
• 引发

Definition

Begetting 指导致某事发生或使某物存在，通常用来表示成为孩子的父亲。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

Begetting 是正式且较为古老的词，常见于宗教、历史或诗歌语境中。现代用法常指‘引发’某事，如 'begetting trouble'。日常口语中极少用。不要与 'begging'（乞讨）混淆。

Examples

The king was known for begetting many heirs.

国王以**产生**许多继承人而闻名。

He believed that kindness is capable of begetting more kindness.

他相信善良能够**引发**更多善良。

The prophet spoke about begetting a new age of peace.

先知谈到了**引发**一个新时代的和平。

Some say that fear only leads to begetting more fear.

有人说恐惧只会**引发**更多恐惧。

History shows that violence often ends up begetting more violence.

历史表明暴力往往最终**引发**更多暴力。

Old traditions sometimes end up begetting new customs over time.

旧传统有时最终会**产生**新习俗。