breeding

英 [ˈbriːdɪŋ]

美 [ˈbriːdɪŋ]

n. (为繁殖的)饲养; (动植物的)生育，繁殖; 教养
v. 交配繁殖; 饲养，培育(动植物); 孕育; 导致
breed的现在分词

现在分词：breeding　

BNC.3699 / COCA.5898

牛津词典

noun

（为繁殖的）饲养
the keeping of animals in order to breed from them
1. the breeding of horses
  马的饲养
（动植物的）生育，繁殖
the producing of young animals, plants, etc.
1. the breeding season
  繁殖季节
教养
the family or social background that is thought to result in good manners
1. a sign of good breeding
  良好教养的体现

noun

the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
Synonym:reproductionprocreationfacts of life
the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
1. they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
Synonym:bringing upfosteringfosteragenurtureraisingrearingupbringing
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
Synonym:genteelnessgentility
the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
1. a woman of breeding and refinement
Synonym:educationtraining

adj

producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
1. the breeding population
2. retained a few bulls for breeding purposes

Breeding has produced types of wheat which can be grown in the north.
通过育种已培养出可在北方种植的小麦品种。
Horse breeding is indeed a risky enterprise.
养马确实是个有风险的营生。
Pay attention to the proper use and breeding of animals.
注意牲口的使役和繁殖。
He lived alone, breeding horses and dogs
他独自一人生活，饲养马匹和狗。
Sometimes; mixed breeding will influence animals'living habits.
有时候混养会影响动物的生活习性。
It's a sign of good breeding to know the names of all your staff.
知道所有员工的名字是有良好教养的一种体现。
Flaws in the system have created a breeding ground for financial scandals
体制中存在的缺陷为金融丑闻的出现提供了土壤。
Warm milk is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
温牛奶是细菌理想的滋生地。
Given patience, successful breeding of this species can be achieved.
只要有耐心，是能成功培育出这一品种的。
This method can help selection of parents for breeding purposes and for classification of wheat genetic resources.
为育种者进行亲本选择和小麦品种资源分类提供了依据。