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 Red Delicious apple breed is famous for its deep red color and sweet flavor.
Red Deliciousという品種のリンゴは、その深い赤色と甘い味で有名です。
02
品種, 血統
a category or type of something
例
He belongs to a breed of leaders who inspire loyalty.
彼は忠誠心を鼓舞するリーダーの種族に属しています。
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。
02
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
Conservationists work to breed endangered species in captivity to bolster their populations in the wild.
自然保護活動家は、野生の個体群を強化するために、絶滅危惧種を飼育下で繁殖させることに取り組んでいます。
03
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。
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。
