breeding

[US]/'briːdɪŋ/
[UK]/'bridɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. upbringing; reproduction; rearing
v. produce; cultivate; cause to reproduce

Phrases & Collocations

animal breeding

breeding program

selective breeding

plant breeding

mutation breeding

breeding ground

livestock breeding

breeding season

cattle breeding

cross breeding

breeding stock

Example Sentences

a book on breeding rabbits

the breeding of rats and mice for experiment.

the situation is a breeding ground for political unrest.

the storks' breeding cycle.

the breeding of horses

a mark of good breeding

Birth is much,but breeding is more.

the flooding of the rivers is a trigger for breeding to start.

birds heading inshore to their breeding sites.

the long plumes of a heron in the breeding season.

the university as a breeding ground for new scientific theories.

a campaign to save the condor by captive breeding

individuals pair later in the season for breeding in the following year.

Technique of mutation breeding in gladiola was studied by meansof electron beam.

Female seals are needed for the breeding programme.

Abstract: Technique of mutation breeding in gladiola was studied by means of electron beam.

The brown noddy often brings grass to line the nest before breeding starts.

Air-conditioning ducts create a perfect breeding ground for Legionnaire's disease bacteria.

Homogenous lines can be obtained in a very short time by haploidy breeding method such as microspore culture and anther culture.

Real-world Examples

And then a couple of years down the road, hopefully, some successful breeding.

Source: National Geographic Science Popularization (Video Version)

Fans of cheap chicken have selective breeding to thank.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It will spread chemicals to prevent mosquito breeding in stagnant water.

Source: VOA Standard English_ Technology

In agriculture, it will take both better breeding—for more water efficient crops—and smarter irrigation.

Source: Scientific American March 2013 Collection

Some animal rights supporters dislike dog breeding and the market for purebreds.

Source: VOA Special January 2022 Collection

Maine's puffins are the only breeding Atlantic puffins in the United States.

Source: VOA Special September 2023 Collection

The American Kennel Club has been criticized for promoting dog breeding as a beauty contest.

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2019 Collection

This is a breeding pen arrangement plan.

Source: Vox opinion

One was the method of selective breeding.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

At the moment, we're counting breeding pairs.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2023 Compilation

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