
好词典

源自中古英语 'breden'(繁殖),与古英语 'brēdan'(养育)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。
❶ 指专门从事动物繁殖的人或机构,通常是为了培育特定品种或特性的动物。
“The dog breeders are known for producing healthy and well-trained puppies.”
(这些狗繁殖者以培育健康且训练有素的小狗而闻名。)
“Many cat breeders focus on maintaining purebred lineages.”
(许多猫繁殖者专注于维持纯种血统。)
❶ 在植物学中,指专门培育新品种或改良植物特性的人或机构。
“The rose breeders developed a new variety with a unique fragrance.”
(玫瑰培育者培育出一种具有独特香气的新品种。)
“Wheat breeders aim to create crops that are resistant to disease.”
(小麦育种者的目标是培育抗病害的作物。)
horse breeders — 专门培育和繁殖马匹的人或机构,通常关注血统和性能。
“The horse breeders at the ranch are famous for their thoroughbreds.”
(牧场上的马匹繁殖者以其纯种马而闻名。)
plant breeders — 从事植物新品种培育或改良的人,通常致力于提高产量或抗病性。
“Plant breeders have developed drought-resistant varieties of corn.”
(植物育种者已经培育出抗旱的玉米品种。)