B2 noun ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
breeding
Verb
breed
形容詞
bred
関連
breeder
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: selective

例文

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.

語族

名詞
breeding
Verb
breed
形容詞
bred
関連
breeder

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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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覚え方のコツ

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

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語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: selective

関連単語

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B2

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bit

B2

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bitterly

B2

An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.

bivalve

B2

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bizarrely

B2

In a very strange or unusual manner that is often difficult to explain or expect. It is used to describe actions, appearances, or situations that deviate significantly from what is considered normal.

blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

blackcurrant

B2

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blackhead

B2

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blackmail

B2

To demand money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them. It involves using a person's secrets or weaknesses as a way to coerce them into compliance.

blackness

B2

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