"breeds" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 品种
• 繁殖

Definition

“breed”的复数；指不同种类的动物，尤其是选择性培育出来的种类，或者指动物繁殖后代的行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于宠物或动物类别，如“breeds of dogs（犬种）”。动词“breeds”指动物繁殖后代。不要与“species（物种）”混淆，species 指生物的更大分类。

Examples

There are many breeds of dogs around the world.

世界上有很多不同的狗**品种**。

Some breeds of cats have long hair.

有些猫**品种**有长毛。

Farmers keep different breeds of chickens.

农民养着不同的鸡**品种**。

Some breeds are better suited to families with kids.

有些**品种**更适合有小孩的家庭。

My neighbor breeds rabbits for shows.

我的邻居**繁殖**兔子用于比赛。

Rare breeds can be expensive to buy.

稀有**品种**可能很贵。