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Breed
01
razza
a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way
Esempi
The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts.
La razza Border Collie è rinomata per la sua intelligenza e gli istinti di pastore.
02
a category or type of something
Esempi
Entrepreneurs of this breed take calculated risks.
to breed
01
riprodursi
(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young
Intransitive
Esempi
Certain fish species display vibrant colors and perform elaborate courtship rituals before breeding.
Alcune specie di pesci mostrano colori vivaci e compiono elaborati rituali di corteggiamento prima di riprodursi.
02
allevare
to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings
Transitive: to breed animals
Esempi
The farmer breeds cattle to improve the quality of the herd for meat production.
03
generare, produrre
to produce or give rise to something, often by creating the conditions or circumstances that are necessary for its emergence or development
Transitive: to breed a condition oe emotion
Esempi
Favoritism in the classroom tends to breed resentment among students.
Il favoritismo in classe tende a generare risentimento tra gli studenti.
04
allevare, selezionare
to develop a particular kind of animal or plant by choosing and mating specific ones to get certain qualities
Esempi
Scientists breed horses for strength and speed.
Gli scienziati allevano cavalli per la forza e la velocità.
