
pedigree
词源
源自中古法语 'pié de grue'(鹤的脚),指家族纹章中表示血统的分叉线条形似鹤足。15世纪进入英语,最初指 genealogical table(族谱图表)。
noun
❶ 指动物或人的血统记录,通常用于证明其家族背景或品种纯度。常用于描述纯种动物或显赫家族的历史。
“This dog has an impressive pedigree tracing back to champion bloodlines.”
(这只狗的血统可追溯到冠军血系,非常出色。)
“She comes from a family with a long pedigree in politics.”
(她出身于一个政治世家,家族背景悠久。)
❶ 引申指事物(如产品、思想等)的起源或发展历史,强调其正统性或优良传承。
“This design has a pedigree dating back to the 18th century.”
(这个设计的渊源可以追溯到18世纪。)
“The software boasts an impressive pedigree of Silicon Valley engineers.”
(该软件拥有硅谷工程师的优秀传承背景。)
adjective
❶ 形容具有优良血统或纯正来源的,通常用于动物或优质产品。
“They only breed pedigree cats in this cattery.”
(这家猫舍只繁殖纯种血统的猫。)
“Pedigree cattle often win prizes at agricultural shows.”
(纯种牛常在农业展览会上获奖。)
常见短语
pedigree dog — 指有官方血统证明的纯种犬,通常带有详细的家族繁殖记录。
“Pedigree dogs usually cost more than mixed breeds.”
(纯种犬通常比混种犬价格更高。)
pedigree certificate — 证明动物血统的正式文件,记录其祖先多代的详细信息。
“Make sure to ask for the pedigree certificate when buying a purebred puppy.”
(购买纯种幼犬时务必索要血统证书。)