Breed
01
品種, 種
a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way
例
The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts.
ボーダーコリーの品種は、その知性と牧畜本能で有名です。
The Arabian horse breed is known for its elegant appearance and endurance.
アラビア馬の品種は、その優雅な外見と耐久性で知られています。
02
a category or type of something
例
He belongs to a breed of leaders who inspire loyalty.
This breed of car is designed for speed.
to breed
01
繁殖する, 増殖する
(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young
Intransitive
例
The pair of rabbits bred successfully, resulting in a litter of adorable baby bunnies.
ウサギのつがいは無事に繁殖し、かわいい子ウサギの一腹を産みました。
Our dog recently bred with a neighbor's dog, and now we're expecting puppies.
私たちの犬は最近、近所の犬と交配し、今では子犬を期待しています。
02
生み出す, 引き起こす
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
例
A lack of investment in education can breed ignorance and apathy in a society.
教育への投資不足は、社会に無知と無関心を 生み出す 可能性があります。
A supportive and inclusive work environment can breed creativity and collaboration among employees.
支援的で包括的な職場環境は、従業員間の創造性と協力を生み出すことができます。
03
飼育する, 繁殖させる
to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings
Transitive: to breed animals
例
The farmer breeds cattle to improve the quality of the herd for meat production.
農家は肉生産のために群れの品質を向上させるために牛を繁殖させます。
The kennel selectively breeds Labrador Retrievers for their friendly temperament and intelligence.
ケンネルは、友好的な気質と知性のためにラブラドール・レトリーバーを選択的に繁殖させます。
04
繁殖させる, 選抜する
to develop a particular kind of animal or plant by choosing and mating specific ones to get certain qualities
例
They are breeding a new type of apple that grows faster.
彼らはより速く成長する新しい種類のリンゴを繁殖させています。
The lab is breeding mice for medical research.
研究所は医学研究のためにマウスを繁殖させています。
