B2 noun 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
breeding
Verb
breed
형용사
bred
관련
breeder
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: selective

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
breeding
Verb
breed
형용사
bred
관련
breeder

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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).
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: selective

관련 단어

syngravent

C1

To formally reach a collective agreement or to consolidate disparate ideas into a singular, authoritative consensus through deliberation. It is typically used in academic or high-level professional contexts to describe the synthesis of various perspectives into a unified stance.

homoaltersion

C1

To systematically modify a component or individual within a group so that it aligns identically with the properties of its counterparts. It describes the act of enforcing homogeneity through specific, calculated adjustments to maintain structural consistency.

homogratacy

C1

To achieve a state of collective agreement or uniform satisfaction within a group by aligning interests or expressing mutual gratitude. It involves the process of harmonizing conflicting viewpoints into a single, mutually pleasing outcome.

multipatership

C1

Multipatership refers to the biological phenomenon where a single litter or brood of offspring is sired by more than one father. In sociology, it describes the state of a woman having children with multiple different partners, often referred to as multi-partnered fertility.

periluddom

C1

A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.

circummentcy

C1

The act or state of bypassing restrictions, rules, or obstacles through strategic maneuvering or the exploitation of loopholes. It refers specifically to the quality of being able to find indirect routes to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with a system.

adcedent

C1

Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.

misvalness

C1

To incorrectly estimate or judge the intrinsic worth or significance of something, particularly by failing to recognize its true essence or state. It refers to the act of assigning a wrong value to an object or concept based on a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature.

homotactible

C1

Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.

repatible

C1

To officially return a person, such as a refugee or prisoner of war, or an object like currency or cultural artifacts, to their country of origin. This verb is primarily used in legal, political, and financial contexts regarding international borders and national belonging.

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