"inbreeding" in Chinese (Simplified)
近亲繁殖
Definition
近亲繁殖是指亲属之间的繁殖过程,可以发生在人类、动物或植物中,常导致后代健康状况较差。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于科学、农业或医学领域。常带负面含义,如遗传疾病或健康下降。不要与“杂交”(crossbreeding)混淆。谈及人类时较敏感,用于动植物则更中性。
Examples
Inbreeding in animals can cause health problems.
动物的**近亲繁殖**可能导致健康问题。
Plant breeders avoid inbreeding to keep plants strong.
植物育种者避免**近亲繁殖**以保持植物强壮。
Inbreeding happens when close relatives have offspring together.
当近亲有后代时,就会发生**近亲繁殖**。
Some dog breeds suffer from health issues because of too much inbreeding.
有些狗品种由于过度**近亲繁殖**而患有健康问题。
Researchers found that inbreeding can make wild animals less adaptable.
研究人员发现,**近亲繁殖**会让野生动物变得不适应变化。
There's a lot of debate about the long-term effects of inbreeding in farming.
关于**近亲繁殖**对农业长期影响存在很多争议。