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
a category or type of something
例
He belongs to a breed of leaders who inspire loyalty.
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.
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。
