"breeds" in Chinese (Traditional)
品種繁殖
Definition
“breed”的複數;指不同種類的動物,尤其是經過選擇性培育的種,有時也指動物繁殖後代的行為。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常出現在寵物、動物分類場合,如“breeds of dogs(狗的品種)”。動詞“breeds”指繁殖。不應與“species(物種)”混淆,species 是更大的生物分類。
Examples
There are many breeds of dogs around the world.
世界上有很多不同的狗**品種**。
Some breeds of cats have long hair.
有些貓**品種**有長毛。
Farmers keep different breeds of chickens.
農民飼養著不同的雞**品種**。
Some breeds are better suited to families with kids.
有些**品種**更適合有小孩的家庭。
My neighbor breeds rabbits for shows.
我的鄰居**繁殖**兔子用於比賽。
Rare breeds can be expensive to buy.
稀有**品種**可能很貴。