B2 noun خنثی

breeding

/ˈbriː.dɪŋ/

Breeding refers to the process of producing offspring, especially in a controlled or systematic way for animals or plants. It can also describe the upbringing or education of a person that results in refined social manners.

مثال‌ها

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1

The family has been involved in dog breeding for three generations.

The family has been active in the professional production of dogs for three generations.

2

The program aims to increase the population of endangered species through captive breeding.

The initiative seeks to grow the numbers of rare animals by managing their reproduction in controlled environments.

3

That swamp is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

That wetland is an ideal place for mosquitoes to reproduce and multiply.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
breeding
Verb
breed
صفت
bred
مرتبط
breeder
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the 'ee' in 'breeding' as two eyes of a parent and an offspring looking at each other.

آزمون سریع

Scientists are using ___ breeding to create wheat that can grow in salty soil.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: selective

مثال‌ها

1

The family has been involved in dog breeding for three generations.

everyday

The family has been active in the professional production of dogs for three generations.

2

The program aims to increase the population of endangered species through captive breeding.

formal

The initiative seeks to grow the numbers of rare animals by managing their reproduction in controlled environments.

3

That swamp is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

informal

That wetland is an ideal place for mosquitoes to reproduce and multiply.

4

Selective breeding has allowed farmers to develop crops that are resistant to drought.

academic

The scientific method of choosing specific parents has enabled the creation of plants that survive without much water.

5

Investing in the horse breeding industry requires significant capital and knowledge of genetics.

business

Putting money into the professional horse production business needs a lot of wealth and biological expertise.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
breeding
Verb
breed
صفت
bred
مرتبط
breeder

ترکیب‌های رایج

selective breeding choosing specific parents to produce desired traits
breeding ground a place where something develops or multiplies rapidly
captive breeding reproducing animals in zoos or controlled facilities
breeding season the specific time of year when animals mate
cross breeding producing offspring from two different breeds or varieties

عبارات رایج

a breeding ground for trouble

a situation or place where problems are likely to develop

good breeding

polite manners resulting from a high-quality upbringing

breeding in captivity

animals reproducing while being kept by humans

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

breeding vs breading

Breading is a coating of breadcrumbs on food before cooking, whereas breeding is about reproduction.

breeding vs breed

Breed is usually a noun for a specific variety (e.g., a Labrador) or a verb, while breeding is the process or the noun for upbringing.

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نکات کاربردی

Use 'breeding' when discussing biological reproduction in an academic or technical sense. When referring to people, 'breeding' is a somewhat old-fashioned way to describe their social class and manners.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often misspell it as 'breading' or use the verb 'breed' when they should use the gerund/noun form 'breeding' to describe the overall process.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the 'ee' in 'breeding' as two eyes of a parent and an offspring looking at each other.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Old English word 'bredan', which means to bring to birth, cherish, or keep warm.

الگوهای دستوری

Uncountable noun when referring to the general process of reproduction. Functions as a gerund (the -ing form of the verb 'breed'). Often used as a modifier before other nouns (e.g., breeding season).
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بافت فرهنگی

In British English, 'good breeding' historically referred to the upper-class social etiquette and lineage.

آزمون سریع

Scientists are using ___ breeding to create wheat that can grow in salty soil.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: selective

لغات مرتبط

boned

B2

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boneyard

B2

A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.

bonfire

B2

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit for celebration, signaling, or to dispose of garden waste. It is typically much larger than a standard campfire and is often the centerpiece of a social or cultural event.

bongo

B2

To play the bongo drums or to strike a surface rhythmically and repeatedly with the fingers or palms. In academic or technical contexts, it often refers to the specific percussive action used in ethnomusicology or the observation of rhythmic motor patterns in behavioral studies.

bonito

B2

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bonkers

B2

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

bonny

B2

An adjective primarily used in British and Scottish English to describe someone, especially a woman or child, who is physically attractive, healthy, and cheerful. It conveys a sense of natural beauty combined with a robust or wholesome appearance.

bonsai

B2

Relating to the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and wiring. When used as an adjective, it describes plants or objects that have been miniaturized or styled according to these aesthetic principles.

bony

B2

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

boo

B2

In informal contexts, 'boo' can be used as an adjective to describe something that is disappointing, poor in quality, or undesirable. It is more commonly recognized as a sound of disapproval or a slang term of endearment, but its use as a descriptor for 'bad' is found in specific colloquial dialects.

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